Reading List

ASCP makes it clear that their suggested reading/reference list for the Technologist in Hematology, H(ASCP), and the Specialist in Hematology, SH(ASCP), certification exams “is intended only as a partial reference source”. The suggested reading/reference list below was last revised on ASCP’s website January 2025

Journals

• Clinical Laboratory Science. Published by American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
• Laboratory Medicine. Published by Oxford University Press
• Medical Laboratory Observer. Published by Endeavor Business Media, LLC

Texts

Hematology & Hemostasis

• Glassy, E.F. (2018). Color Atlas of Hematology: An Illustrated Field Guide Based on Proficiency Testing (2nd ed.). College of American Pathologists.
• Keohane, E.M., et al. (2024). Rodak’s Hematology: Clinical Principles & Applications (7th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier.
• McKenzie, S.B., Landis-Piwowar, K., & Williams, L. (2019). Clinical Laboratory Hematology (4th ed.). New Jersey: Prentice Hall.
• McPherson, R.A. & Pincus, M.R. (2021). Henry’s Clinical Diagnosis and Management by Laboratory Methods (24th ed.). Philadelphia: Elsevier.
• Means Jr., R.T., et al. (2023). Wintrobe’s Clinical Hematology (15th ed.). Wolters Kluwer.
• WHO Classification of Tumours Editorial Board. (2024). WHO Classification of Tumours: Haematolymphoid Tumours, Part A (5th ed., Vol. 11). Lyon, France: IARC Press.

Body Fluids

• Brunzel, N.A. (2022). Fundamentals of Urine and Body Fluid Analysis (5th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier.
• Galagan, K.A., et al. (2006). Color Atlas of Body Fluids: An Illustrated Field Guide Based on Proficiency Testing. College of American Pathologists.
• Kjeldsberg, C. & Hussong, J. (2015). Kjeldsberg’s Body Fluid Analysis. Chicago, IL: ASCP Press.
• Strasinger, S.K. & Di Lorenzo, M.S. (2021). Urinalysis and Body Fluids (7th ed.). Philadelphia: F.A. Davis Company.

Laboratory Operations

• Davis, D.L. (2016). Laboratory Safety: A Self-Assessment Workbook (2nd ed.) Chicago: ASCP Press.
• Doucette, L.J. (2021). Mathematics for the Clinical Laboratory (4th ed.). St. Louis: Elsevier.
• Harmening, D.M. (2020). Laboratory Management, Principles and Processes (4th ed.). St. Petersburg, FL: D. H. Publishing & Consulting Inc (More appropriate for Specialist (SH) level)

Online

• Bloodline Image Atlas (Hematology Images)
• CellaVision CellAtlas App – Blood Cell Morphology Guide
• Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) - includes CLIA regulations
• College of American Pathologists (CAP) - includes inspector training
• Hematology Outlines – Online Textbook & Atlas
• Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)
• Practical-Haemostasis (More appropriate for Specialist (SH) level)
• The Fritsma Factor
• The Joint Commission