Hematology Center
Hematology centers specialize in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of blood disorders and related conditions. They provide a comprehensive range of services, often in collaboration with specialists in oncology, immunology, and other fields. Below are the common services provided:
1. Diagnostic Services
Blood Tests:
Complete Blood Count (CBC)
Coagulation tests (PT, INR, APTT)
Blood smear examination Iron studies, vitamin B12, and folate levels
Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy: For diagnosing leukemia, lymphoma, or other blood disorders.
Flow Cytometry: Analysis for blood cancers and immune system disorders.
Genetic Testing: Identifying hereditary blood disorders, such as thalassemia or sickle cell anemia.
Advanced Imaging: MRI, CT scans, and PET scans for blood-related cancers and conditions.
Coagulation tests (PT, INR, APTT)
Blood smear examination Iron studies, vitamin B12, and folate levels
Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy: For diagnosing leukemia, lymphoma, or other blood disorders.
Flow Cytometry: Analysis for blood cancers and immune system disorders.
Genetic Testing: Identifying hereditary blood disorders, such as thalassemia or sickle cell anemia.
Advanced Imaging: MRI, CT scans, and PET scans for blood-related cancers and conditions.
2. Treatment for Blood Disorders
Anemia: Management of iron-deficiency anemia, aplastic anemia, or hemolytic anemia.
Clotting Disorders: Treatment for hemophilia, von Willebrand disease, or deep vein thrombosis.
Anticoagulation therapy for conditions like pulmonary embolism.
Bleeding Disorders: Platelet transfusions, factor replacement therapy.
White Blood Cell Disorders: Managing leukopenia or neutropenia.
Bone Marrow Disorders: Treatment of myelodysplastic syndromes or aplastic anemia.
Clotting Disorders: Treatment for hemophilia, von Willebrand disease, or deep vein thrombosis.
Anticoagulation therapy for conditions like pulmonary embolism.
Bleeding Disorders: Platelet transfusions, factor replacement therapy.
White Blood Cell Disorders: Managing leukopenia or neutropenia.
Bone Marrow Disorders: Treatment of myelodysplastic syndromes or aplastic anemia.
3. Oncology and Hematologic Malignancies
Leukemia: Treatment for acute and chronic leukemia.
Lymphoma: Diagnosis and management of Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
Multiple Myeloma: Comprehensive care for plasma cell cancers.
Stem Cell and Bone Marrow Transplantation:Autologous and allogeneic transplants for blood cancers and other disorders.
Lymphoma: Diagnosis and management of Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
Multiple Myeloma: Comprehensive care for plasma cell cancers.
Stem Cell and Bone Marrow Transplantation:Autologous and allogeneic transplants for blood cancers and other disorders.
4. Blood Transfusion Services
Packed red blood cells, platelets, and plasma transfusions.
Management of transfusion-related complications.
Management of transfusion-related complications.
5. Management of Genetic and Chronic Blood Disorders
5. Management of Genetic and Chronic Blood Disorders
Sickle Cell Disease: Pain management, hydroxyurea therapy, and crisis prevention.
Thalassemia: Regular blood transfusions and chelation therapy.
Hereditary Hemochromatosis: Monitoring and therapeutic phlebotomy.
Sickle Cell Disease: Pain management, hydroxyurea therapy, and crisis prevention.
Thalassemia: Regular blood transfusions and chelation therapy.
Hereditary Hemochromatosis: Monitoring and therapeutic phlebotomy.
6. Immunological and Autoimmune Disorders
Treatment for autoimmune hemolytic anemia, antiphospholipid syndrome, and other immune-related conditions.
Plasmapheresis for severe autoimmune disorders.
Plasmapheresis for severe autoimmune disorders.
7. Pediatric Hematology Services
Diagnosis and treatment of congenital blood disorders in children.
Management of hemophilia, sickle cell disease, and anemia in pediatric patients.
Management of hemophilia, sickle cell disease, and anemia in pediatric patients.
8. Supportive and Palliative Care
Pain management and symptom control for chronic and terminal blood disorders.
Psychosocial support for patients and families.
Psychosocial support for patients and families.
9. Preventive and Educational Services
Screening for hereditary blood disorders.
Patient and family education on managing chronic blood conditions.
Vaccinations and infection prevention for immunocompromised patients.
Patient and family education on managing chronic blood conditions.
Vaccinations and infection prevention for immunocompromised patients.
10. Research and Clinical Trials
Access to experimental therapies for blood disorders.
Participation in trials for new drugs and treatment protocols.
Participation in trials for new drugs and treatment protocols.