There is a desperate need of good and simple books on this subject for the DMLT and undergraduate courses across the country. This new book, written by Nanda Maheshwari, is a very appreciable effort by the author to meet the requirements of students.

The book covers all the required topics in a descriptive and synoptic style. Simple language and up-to-date data used by the author makes it easy for the student to understand various concepts.

I congratulate the author for her continuous efforts for adding new topics and chapters. May Almighty, give her courage and achievements she deserves. I wish her great success.

It is a matter of great pleasure to launch second edition of Clinical Pathology, Haematology and Blood Banking. In this new edition, I have tried to rectify my earlier mistakes and explained various concepts using simple language and short sentences. The addition of Blood Banking has given a complete approach to the subject and syllabus. Each topic covered in one small chapter makes it easy for the students to read. The aims and objectives of this book are primarily to meet the requirements of DMLT and undergraduate courses.

Clinical Pathology and Haematology is an important subject of DMLT courses, but there is non-availability of simple books on this subject makes it critical for the students. The books available are vast and mainly written for MBBS students. I have devoted all my efforts to overcome this problem. Special section for Blood Banking has been added in this edition, which covers the needs of the syllabus very well. I have tried my best to write in easy language and provide exact data. I hope that this book will satisfy the needs of DMLT students.

I welcome constructive criticism and suggestions from teachers, colleagues and students for next revised edition.

Clinical Pathology and Haematology is an important subject of DMLT courses, but there is non-availability of good books on this subject. The books available are vast and mainly written for MBBS students. I have tried to overcome this problem by writing in easy language and providing exact data. I hope that this book will satisfy the needs of DMLT students.

I welcome constructive criticism and suggestions from teachers, colleagues and students for next revised edition.

I would like to place on record my gratitude towards my in-laws, students, colleagues, friends and superiors from whom I received help and support for writing the book. I am lovingly thankful to my little angel Arushi who has been patient like a mature person and supported me during my work.

I specially want to thank my parents, Rameshji and Kusumlata Baheti for being a constant moral support for me during my work. My husband Yogendra's contribution in this book can't be put in words, which has encouraged me at every step in the making of the book.

Finally, I would like to thank Shri JP Vij, Chairman and Managing Director of M/s Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers, who have decided to publish the book.