Clinical Chemistry: Techniques, Principles, and Correlations

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Author: Michael L. Bishop

ISBN-10: 078179045X

ISBN-13: 9780781790451

Category: Basic Sciences

In its Sixth Edition, this acclaimed text continues to be the most student-friendly clinical chemistry text available, featuring clear explanations that strike just the right balance of analytic principles, techniques, and correlation of results with disease states. All chapters have been thoroughly updated with the latest information as well as new case studies, practice questions, and exercises. This edition not only covers the how of clinical testing but also places greater emphasis on the...

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In its Sixth Edition, this acclaimed text continues to be the most student-friendly clinical chemistry text available, featuring clear explanations that strike just the right balance of analytic principles, techniques, and correlation of results with disease states. All chapters have been thoroughly updated with the latest information as well as new case studies, practice questions, and exercises. This edition not only covers the how of clinical testing but also places greater emphasis on the what, why, and when in order to meet the needs of today's clinical laboratorians.A companion Website offers the full text online, objectives, a quiz bank, flashcards, glossary, and appendices for students and improved instructor's resources.

Part I Basic Principles and Practice of Clinical Chemistry Ch 1: Basic Principles and Practices Ch 2: Phlebotomy and Specimen Considerations Ch 3: Laboratory Safety and Regulations Ch 4: Method Evaluation and Quality Management Ch 5: Analytical Techniques Ch 6: Principles of Clinical Chemistry Automation Ch 7: Immunoassays Ch 8: Molecular Theory and Techniques Ch 9: Point of Care Testing Part II Clinical Correlations and Analytic Procedures Ch 10: Amino Acids and Proteins Ch 11: Non-protein Nitrogen Compounds Ch 12: Enzymes Ch 13: Carbohydrates Ch 14: Lipids and Lipoproteins Ch 15: Electrolytes Ch 16: Blood Gases, pH, and Buffer Systems Ch 17: Trace Elements Ch 18: Porphyrins and Hemoglobin Part III Assessment of Organ Systems Functions Ch 19: Introduction to Hormones and Pituitary Function Ch 20: Adrenal Function Ch 21: Gonadal Function Ch 22: The Thyroid Gland Ch 23: Calicum Homestasis and Hormonal Regulation Ch 24: Liver Function Ch 25: Cardiac Function Ch 26: Renal Function Ch 27: Pancreatic Function and Gastroontestinal Function Ch 28: Body Fluids Analysis Part IV Specialty Areas of Clinical Chemistry Ch 29: Therapeutic Drug Monitoring Ch 30: Toxicology Ch 31: Circulating Tumor Markers: Basic Concepts and Clinical Applications Ch 32: Nutritional Assessment Ch 33: Clinical Chemistry and the Geriatric Patient Ch 34: Pediatric Clinical Chemistry Index