Hematology is a branch of internal medicine that deals with the physiology, pathology, etiology, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, and prevention of blood-related disorders. Four major areas of study within hematology include hemoglobinopathy, hematological malignancies, anemia, and coagulopathy.1
Common hematological diseases
Signs and symptoms
Hematology tests1
One of the most common hematology tests is the complete blood count, or CBC. This test is often conducted during a routine exam and can detect anemia, clotting problems, blood cancers, immune system disorders and infections. Other hematology tests include:
• Blood chemistry test;
• Blood enzyme test; and
• Blood tests to assess heart disease risk.
Reference
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Coagulopathy (also called a bleeding disorder) is a condition in which the blood's ability to coagulate (form clots) is impaired.
Hunt, Beverley J. (2014). "Bleeding and Coagulopathies in Critical Care". New England Journal of Medicine. 370 (9): 847–859. doi:10.1056/NEJMra1208626. ISSN 0028-4793. PMID 24571757.
Thalassemias are inherited blood disorders characterized by decreased hemoglobin production.
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