Gain a clear understanding of pathophysiology and lab testing! Clinical Chemistry: Fundamentals and Laboratory Techniques prepares you for success as a medical lab technician by simplifying complex chemistry concepts and lab essentials including immunoassays, molecular diagnostics, and quality control. A pathophysiologic approach covers diseases that are commonly diagnosed through chemical tests — broken down by body system and category — such as respiratory, gastrointestinal, and cardiovascular conditions. Written by clinical chemistry educator Donna Larson and a team of expert contributors, this full-color book is ideal for readers who may have minimal knowledge of chemistry and are learning laboratory science for the first time.
1. Title of Book - p. i 2. Cover image - p. i 3. Title page - p. ii 4. Table of Contents - p. iii 5. Copyright - p. iv 6. Dedication - p. v 7. Acknowledgments - p. vi 8. Contributors - p. vii 9. Reviewers - p. ix 10. Preface - p. xi 11. Part 1. Laboratory Principles - p. xii 12. 1. Laboratory Essentials - p. 1 13. 2. Practical Laboratory Safety - p. 25 14. 3. Principles of Laboratory Instrumentation - p. 41 15. 4. Immunoassays - p. 78 16. 5. Molecular Diagnostics - p. 97 17. 6. Automation in the Laboratory - p. 114 18. 7. Laboratory Quality Management Systems - p. 124 19. 8. Enzymes - p. 156 20. Part 2. Pathophysiology and Analytes - p. 170 21. 9. Clinical Chemistry and Disease - p. 171 22. 10. Cell Injury and Its Relationship to Disease - p. 179 23. 11. Inflammation - p. 187 24. 12. Body Fluids and Electrolytes - p. 204 25. 13. Blood Gases and Acid-Base Balance - p. 219 26. 14. Blood Diseases - p. 234 27. 15. Proteins - p. 251 28. 16. Cancer and Tumor Markers - p. 268 29. 17. Blood Vessel Diseases - p. 289 30. 18. Heart Disease - p. 306 31. 19. Respiratory Diseases - p. 318 32. 20. Gastrointestinal Disease - p. 334 33. 21. Diseases of the Liver - p. 346 34. 22. Pancreatic Diseases and Disorders - p. 363 35. 23. Endocrinology - p. 379 36. 24. Kidney and Urinary Tract Diseases - p. 412 37. 25. Reproductive Diseases and Disorders - p. 432 38. 26. Pregnancy - p. 446 39. 27. Bone, Joint, and Skeletal Muscle Diseases - p. 458 40. 28. Nervous System Diseases - p. 474 41. 29. Skin, Hair, and Nail Diseases - p. 488 42. 30. Eye and Ear Diseases - p. 497 43. 31. Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases - p. 504 44. 32. Immune System Diseases - p. 529 45. Part 3. Other Aspects of Clinical Chemistry - p. 551 46. 33. Therapeutic Drug Monitoring - p. 552 47. 34. Toxicology - p. 584 48. 35. Transplantation - p. 616 49. 36. Emergency Preparedness - p. 634 50. Glossary - p. 661 51. Answer Key - p. 683 52. Index - p. 707
Gain a clear understanding of pathophysiology and lab testing! Clinical Chemistry: Fundamentals and Laboratory Techniques prepares you for success as a medical lab technician by simplifying complex chemistry concepts and lab essentials including immunoassays, molecular diagnostics, and quality control. A pathophysiologic approach covers diseases that are commonly diagnosed through chemical tests — broken down by body system and category — such as respiratory, gastrointestinal, and cardiovascular conditions. Written by clinical chemistry educator Donna Larson and a team of expert contributors, this full-color book is ideal for readers who may have minimal knowledge of chemistry and are learning laboratory science for the first time.
1. Title of Book - p. i 2. Cover image - p. i 3. Title page - p. ii 4. Table of Contents - p. iii 5. Copyright - p. iv 6. Dedication - p. v 7. Acknowledgments - p. vi 8. Contributors - p. vii 9. Reviewers - p. ix 10. Preface - p. xi 11. Part 1. Laboratory Principles - p. xii 12. 1. Laboratory Essentials - p. 1 13. 2. Practical Laboratory Safety - p. 25 14. 3. Principles of Laboratory Instrumentation - p. 41 15. 4. Immunoassays - p. 78 16. 5. Molecular Diagnostics - p. 97 17. 6. Automation in the Laboratory - p. 114 18. 7. Laboratory Quality Management Systems - p. 124 19. 8. Enzymes - p. 156 20. Part 2. Pathophysiology and Analytes - p. 170 21. 9. Clinical Chemistry and Disease - p. 171 22. 10. Cell Injury and Its Relationship to Disease - p. 179 23. 11. Inflammation - p. 187 24. 12. Body Fluids and Electrolytes - p. 204 25. 13. Blood Gases and Acid-Base Balance - p. 219 26. 14. Blood Diseases - p. 234 27. 15. Proteins - p. 251 28. 16. Cancer and Tumor Markers - p. 268 29. 17. Blood Vessel Diseases - p. 289 30. 18. Heart Disease - p. 306 31. 19. Respiratory Diseases - p. 318 32. 20. Gastrointestinal Disease - p. 334 33. 21. Diseases of the Liver - p. 346 34. 22. Pancreatic Diseases and Disorders - p. 363 35. 23. Endocrinology - p. 379 36. 24. Kidney and Urinary Tract Diseases - p. 412 37. 25. Reproductive Diseases and Disorders - p. 432 38. 26. Pregnancy - p. 446 39. 27. Bone, Joint, and Skeletal Muscle Diseases - p. 458 40. 28. Nervous System Diseases - p. 474 41. 29. Skin, Hair, and Nail Diseases - p. 488 42. 30. Eye and Ear Diseases - p. 497 43. 31. Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases - p. 504 44. 32. Immune System Diseases - p. 529 45. Part 3. Other Aspects of Clinical Chemistry - p. 551 46. 33. Therapeutic Drug Monitoring - p. 552 47. 34. Toxicology - p. 584 48. 35. Transplantation - p. 616 49. 36. Emergency Preparedness - p. 634 50. Glossary - p. 661 51. Answer Key - p. 683 52. Index - p. 707
