Haematology is the branch of medicine concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs. Such disorders may involve the:
- components of blood (cells and plasma)
- coagulation process (blood clotting)
- blood cell formation (bone marrow)
- production of haemoglobin (oxygen-carrying protein in red blood cells).
To help in the diagnosis of blood disorders, a patient will have to have blood samples taken for analysis in the laboratory. These may include:
FBC (Full Blood Count): gives information on the number of cells (red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets) in the blood.
CRP (C-Reactive Protein): a screening test that may give an indication of inflammatory disease or abnormal protein levels.
Coagulation/Clotting Screen: a group of tests to check coagulation or clotting function.
INR (International Normalised Ratio): monitors your clotting function when treated with warfarin (anticoagulant/anticlotting) therapy.
Doctors who specialise in haematology are called Haematologists.
Doctors who specialise in haematology are called Haematologists.
Middlemore Haematology Services
Haematology Day Ward & Clinic:
From the main entrance, up the ramp and straight ahead, left into the "Rainbow Corridor". Turn left into the Edmund Hillary Building. Level 1, straight through the double doors. Check in at Reception on the left.
For feedback on this service page, please contact Jenny Armstrong, Secretary, Ph: (09) 276 0044 ext 9744.
From the main entrance, up the ramp and straight ahead, left into the "Rainbow Corridor". Turn left into the Edmund Hillary Building. Level 1, straight through the double doors. Check in at Reception on the left.
For feedback on this service page, please contact Jenny Armstrong, Secretary, Ph: (09) 276 0044 ext 9744.
Please note - there is ongoing development of this service page.
