Description
Diagnose disorders of blood, bone marrow, and lymphoid tissues by integrating morphology with flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry, cytogenetics, and molecular assays; direct hematology and coagulation laboratories and consult with clinicians.
- • Interpret peripheral blood smears, bone marrow aspirates/biopsies, and lymphoid tissue sections.
- • Classify leukemias, lymphomas, plasma cell neoplasms, and myeloid disorders using integrated diagnostic criteria.
- • Perform and interpret flow cytometry immunophenotyping for hematologic diseases.
- • Correlate morphology with immunohistochemistry, cytogenetics (karyotype/FISH), and molecular assays (PCR/NGS).
- • Write integrated hematopathology reports summarizing findings and diagnoses.
- • Consult with hematologists/oncologists on test selection, result interpretation, and patient management.
- • Oversee hematology, flow cytometry, and coagulation laboratory operations and quality.
- • Develop, validate, and implement new assays, including minimal residual disease testing.
- • Review complete blood counts, coagulation profiles, hemoglobin electrophoresis, and specialized hematology tests.
- • Obtain or assist with bone marrow biopsies and aspirates; perform FNAs of lymph nodes when indicated.
- • Participate in multidisciplinary conferences and communicate timely results to care teams.
- • Identify causes, mechanisms, and clinical significance of hematologic abnormalities and neoplasms.
- • Evaluate infectious or autoimmune processes affecting blood and lymphoid tissues.
- • Plan and supervise the work of hematopathology staff, residents, and fellows.
- • Educate clinicians, trainees, and laboratory personnel in hematopathology and lab methods.
- • Conduct research and present scientific findings in hematology and hematopathology.
- • Ensure regulatory compliance, laboratory safety, and quality assurance in hematology services.
- • Testify as an expert witness on hematopathologic diagnoses and laboratory practices.
- • Review complex cases by integrating prior records, laboratory data, and ancillary studies.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
