Book excerpt: The CRC Desk Reference for Hematology provides, in a single volume, concise information on current hematology - assembled alphabetically in approximately 1,500 articles. This arrangement enables quick reference either in a physician's office or a clinical laboratory. An acknowledged expert in a particular field has prepared each article, supported by appropriate tables and diagrams. A unique system of cross-referencing avoids repetition of data, thus creating succinct coverage of the subject. The book treats hematology in its widest sense, including its relationship with Other systems and disorders Internal medicine Immunology Microbiology Histopathology Clinical chemistry Essentially an annotated index, The CRC Desk Reference for Hematology provides an accessible reference, featuring a novel presentation of the existing knowledge of hematology.