{"id":147749,"date":"2022-03-20T05:05:48","date_gmt":"2022-03-19T23:35:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/hematology-definition-tests-treatment-training-and-diagnosis\/"},"modified":"2022-07-27T21:53:46","modified_gmt":"2022-07-27T16:23:46","slug":"hematology-definition-tests-treatment-training-and-diagnosis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/biology\/hematology\/","title":{"rendered":"Hematology &#8211; Definition, Tests, Treatment, Training and Diagnosis"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_37 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' style='display:block'><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/biology\/hematology\/#What_is_Hematology\" title=\"What is Hematology?\">What is Hematology?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/biology\/hematology\/#Specialization\" title=\"Specialization\">Specialization<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/biology\/hematology\/#Pediatric_Hematology\" title=\"Pediatric Hematology\">Pediatric Hematology<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/biology\/hematology\/#Annals_of_Hematology\" title=\"Annals of Hematology\">Annals of Hematology<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/biology\/hematology\/#Clinical_Hematology\" title=\"Clinical Hematology\">Clinical Hematology<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/biology\/hematology\/#Tests_that_Hematologists_Perform\" title=\"Tests that Hematologists Perform:-\">Tests that Hematologists Perform:-<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Hematology\"><\/span>What is Hematology?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hematology &#8211; Definition: <a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/biology\/hematology\/\">Hematology<\/a> is a branch of medicine that deals with the study of blood and blood-forming tissues. Hematologists are specially trained to treat blood disorders and cancers. They may also work in a laboratory to study blood cells and blood proteins. Hematology is the study of blood and blood-forming tissues. It includes the diagnosis and treatment of blood disorders. Hematologists are medical doctors who specialize in hematology.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-147748 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/hematology-definition-tests-treatment-training-and-diagnosis.jpg\" alt=\"Hematology - Definition, Tests, Treatment, Training and Diagnosis\" width=\"606\" height=\"428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/hematology-definition-tests-treatment-training-and-diagnosis.jpg?v=1647732944 606w, https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/hematology-definition-tests-treatment-training-and-diagnosis-300x212.jpg?v=1647732944 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 606px) 100vw, 606px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Specialization\"><\/span>Specialization<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are many reasons why people might choose to specialize in a particular area of study. One reason may be that they have a natural talent in that area and they enjoy it. Another reason may be that they want to be the best at what they do and they believe that specialization will help them achieve this. Specialization may also lead to higher salaries and more job opportunities.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pediatric_Hematology\"><\/span>Pediatric Hematology<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pediatric <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hematology\">hematology<\/a> is the study of blood and blood-forming tissues in children. It includes the diagnosis and treatment of blood disorders, as well as the management of cancer patients. Pediatric hematologists work with other specialists, such as oncologists, radiologists, and pathologists, to provide comprehensive care for their young patients.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Annals_of_Hematology\"><\/span>Annals of Hematology<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>is a monthly peer-reviewed medical journal that covers all aspects of hematology, including oncology. It is published by Springer Science+Business Media.<\/p>\n<p>The journal was established in 1951 as Annales de l&#8217;Institut Pasteur. It obtained its current name in 1966. The journal is abstracted and indexed in:<\/p>\n<p>According to the &#8220;Journal Citation Reports&#8221;, the journal has a 2016 impact factor of 5.980.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Clinical_Hematology\"><\/span>Clinical Hematology<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Clinical hematology is the medical specialty that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the blood. Hematologists use a variety of laboratory tests to examine blood cells and plasma, and to diagnose blood-related disorders. Treatment for blood disorders may include medications, blood transfusions, or surgery.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tests_that_Hematologists_Perform\"><\/span>Tests that Hematologists Perform:-<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A hematologist is a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating blood disorders. They may perform a variety of tests in order to diagnose a blood disorder, including:<\/p>\n<p>-A complete blood count (CBC) to measure the number of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, as well as the size and shape of the red blood cells<br \/>\n-A blood differential to measure the percentage of different types of white blood cells in the blood<br \/>\n-A blood clotting test to determine how quickly the blood clots<br \/>\n-A serum protein electrophoresis to measure the levels of different proteins in the blood<br \/>\n-A serum iron test to measure the amount of iron in the blood<br \/>\n-A serum ferritin test to measure the amount of iron stored in the body<br \/>\n-A serum vitamin B12 test to measure the amount of vitamin B12 in the blood<br \/>\n-A serum folate test to measure the amount of folate in the blood<br \/>\n-A bone marrow biopsy to examine the bone marrow for abnormalities<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is Hematology? 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