Description
In its Seventh Edition, this acclaimed Clinical Chemistry continues to be the most student-friendly clinical chemistry text available. This edition not only covers the how of clinical testing but also places greater emphasis on the what, why, and when in order to help today's students fully understand the implications of the information covered, as well as the applicability of this crucial topic in practice. With clear explanations that strike just the right balance of analytic principles, techniques, and correlation of results with disease states, this edition has been fully updated with the latest information to help keep today's students at the forefront of today's science. New case studies, practice questions, and exercises provide ample opportunities to review and apply the topics covered through the text.
Features
Learning aids include:
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Chapter outlines prepare readers for what the chapter will cover.
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Expanded case studies to amplify the correlation between laboratory results and disease states
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Boxes highlight important material so students are continually aware of crucial information for this field
Clinical Applications correlate the details of the topic into a practical use.
About the Author(s)
- Michael L Bishop MS, MT (ASCP), CLS (NCA)
- Director of Educational ServicesWyndgate TechnologiesEl Dorado Hills, CA
- Edward P Fody MD
- Chief, Department of Pathology, Holland Hospital, Holland, MI
- Larry E Schoeff MS, MT (ASCP)
- Professor and Director, Medical Laboratory Science ProgramUniversity of Utah School of MedicineEducation Consultant, ARUP Laboratories
Specs
- Edition: Seventh
- Product Format: Hardbound
- ISBN: 9781451118698
- Trim Size: 8.375 x 10.875
- Pages: 784
- Pub Date: Feb 26, 2013
- Weight: 5.0
Table of contents
Part I       Basic Principles and Practice of Clinical Chemistry 1                   Basic Principles and Practices 2                   Laboratory Safety and Regulations 3                   Method Evaluation 4                     Lean Six Sigma Methodology for Quality Improvement in the Clinical Chemistry Laboratory 5                   Analytical Techniques 6                     Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry 7                   Principles of Clinical Chemistry Automation 8                     Immunoassays 9                   Molecular Theory and Techniques 10                 Point-of-Care Testing  Part II            Clinical Correlations and Analytic Procedures 11                 Amino Acids and Proteins 12                 Nonprotein Nitrogen Compounds 13                 Enzymes 14                 Carbohydrates 15                 Lipids and Lipoproteins 16                 Electrolytes 17                 Blood Gases, pH, and Buffer Systems 18                 Trace and Toxic Elements 19                 Porphyrins and Hemoglobin  Part III          Assessment of Organ System Functions 20                 Hypothalamic and Pituitary Function 21                  Adrenal Function 22                  Gonadal Function 23                 The Thyroid Gland 24                 Calcium Homeostasis and Hormonal Regulation 25                 Liver Function 26                 Cardiac Function 27                 Renal Function 28                 Pancreatic Function and Gastrointestinal Function 29                 Body Fluid Analysis  Part IV          Specialty Areas of Clinical Chemistry 30                 Therapeutic Drug Monitoring 31                 Toxicology 32                 Circulating Tumor Markers: Basic Concepts and Clinical Applications 33                 Nutritional Assessment 34                 Clinical Chemistry and the Geriatric Patient 35                 Clinical Chemistry and the Pediatric Patient  Index
