Haematology

A branch of biology, haematology deals with the study of blood, the blood-forming organs, and blood diseases.

The study of haematology includes the study of blood, the blood-forming organs, and blood diseases. It can be considered part of various fields including biology, pathology, internal medicine, and paediatrics.

Those who specialise in haematology study the aetiology, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis and prevention of a range of blood diseases, including hemophilia, lymphoma and leukemia. It may also involve specialising in the science of blood transfusion and the work of blood banks.

Other work may be based in a laboratory viewing blood films and bone marrow slides under the microscope, or interpreting test results. This lab work is performed by a Medical Technologist.

In the UK, the NHS offers training in through the Scientific & Technical Training Function (STT). This course is multidisciplinary, integrating scientific, technical and clinical aspects, and covering all levels from very basic through to advanced topics.

Training covers a range of areas including: