This unique book packs a wealth of practical information on the laboratory diagnosis of haemoglobin disorders into a compact and approachable format. Written by Barbara Bain, a leading haematologist with a reputation for her educational prowess, this book provides a concise overview of the diseases and focuses on the selection, performance, and interpretation of the results of tests that should be offered by all but the very specialist referral centers. Where more specialist tests are required, the reader is given an overview of what the specialist center will do, with guidance on what the result will imply.