The course is designed to provide students with the basic concepts and techniques in the hematology laboratory. Tests of red blood cells, hemoglobin, platelets, white blood cells and coagulation systems are included in the course. The practical work in the course is designed to expand and reinforce the ideas introduced in the lectures. Enough background and instructions on laboratory methods and instrumentation are provided to enable satisfactory laboratory performance. Automation in hematology laboratory is also discussed in addition to various automated processes used in Hematology. The lab is located in faculty of Science (14B3250) and designed to accept 20-22 students. The lab is equipped with different types of automations such as spectrophotometer, coagulation analyzer, water bathes, centrifuges and others.
The following are examples of some experiments that are conducted in the lab:
Principle of blood withdrawing and Anticoagulants
Cell counts (RBCs, WBCS and platelets)
Automated Cell count (complete blood count) CBC
Hemoglobin and hematocrit determination
Blood films and differential count of WBCs
Reticulocyte count
Osmotic Fragility of erythrocyte
Anti-globulin Coomb’s test
Erythrocyte sedimentation Rate (ESR)
Bleeding time, Clotting time, PT and PTT
Examination of prepared blood film and bone marrow of abnormal cases
