The book has recent classification of the important diseases, flowcharts, illustrations and tables. The basic laboratory techniques have been described, highlighting important steps. A separate section on transfusion medicine, including exchange transfusion and haematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Important facts have been highlighted under the heading Points to Note for students to remember and retain the information in a point-wise manner. Multiple choice questions (MCQs) are given at the end of chapters to help the readers in preparing for the professional examination and self-assessment.