Services Offered
Blood Tests and Diagnostics
The department performs various blood tests to assess the composition and functionality of blood cells. These tests can help diagnose conditions like anemia, leukemia, lymphoma, clotting disorders, and more.
Complete Blood Count (CBC)
A common blood test that provides information about the number of different types of blood cells, including red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
Coagulation Studies
These tests assess the blood's ability to clot properly. They help diagnose disorders like hemophilia, von Willebrand disease, and other clotting disorders.
Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy
These procedures involve extracting a small sample of bone marrow to examine its composition and functionality. They are essential for diagnosing and staging blood disorders, including leukemia, lymphoma, and certain anemias.
Blood Transfusions
Haematology departments oversee blood transfusions for patients who require additional blood components, such as red blood cells, platelets, or plasma.
Hematologic Malignancy Management
Haematologists diagnose and treat various types of blood cancers, including leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma. This may involve chemotherapy, targeted therapies, stem cell transplantation, and other specialized treatments.
Hemoglobinopathy Management
Hemoglobinopathies are genetic disorders affecting hemoglobin, the molecule responsible for oxygen transport in the blood. Conditions like sickle cell disease and thalassemia fall under this category.
Thrombosis and Hemostasis Management
Haematologists diagnose and treat disorders related to blood clotting, such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism, and clotting disorders like thrombophilia..
Patient Education and Support
Haematology departments often offer educational resources and support to patients with blood disorders, helping them understand their conditions, treatments, and lifestyle adjustments.
