Thoroughly updated and easy-to-follow, Linne & Ringsrud's Clinical Laboratory Science: Concepts, Procedures, and Clinical Applications, 8th Edition offers a fundamental overview of the laboratory skills and techniques you’ll need for success in the clinical laboratory. Author Mary Louise Turgeon's simple and straightforward writing clarifies complex concepts, and her unique discipline-by-discipline approach helps you build knowledge and learn to confidently perform routine clinical laboratory tests with accurate, effective results. Topics like safety, measurement techniques, and quality assessment are woven throughout the various skills. The new eighth edition also features updated content including expanded information on viruses and automation. It’s the must-have foundation for anyone wanting to pursue a profession in the clinical lab.
1. 10 Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Clinical Chemistry - p. 244 2. Glucose and glucose metabolism - p. 246 3. Diabetes - p. 247 4. Electrolytes - p. 254 5. Acid-base balance and blood gases - p. 259 6. Renal function - p. 260 7. Uric acid - p. 264 8. Lipids - p. 264 9. Cardiovascular disease - p. 266 10. Liver and pancreatic testing - p. 269 11. Hormone assays - p. 274 12. Tumor markers - p. 274 13. Therapeutic drug monitoring - p. 277 14. Drugs of abuse - p. 277 15. Automation in clinical chemistry - p. 277 16. Case studies - p. 280 17. References - p. 282 18. Bibliography - p. 283 19. Review Questions (Answers in Appendix A) - p. 283 20. Glucose and Glucose Metabolism - p. 283 21. Diabetes - p. 283 22. Electrolytes - p. 284 23. Acid-Base Balance and Blood Gases - p. 284 24. Renal Function - p. 284 25. Uric Acid - p. 285 26. Lipids - p. 285 27. Cardiovascular Disease - p. 286 28. Liver and Pancreatic Testing - p. 286 29. Hormone Assays - p. 286 30. Tumor Markers - p. 286 31. Therapeutic Drug Monitoring - p. 287 32. Drugs of Abuse - p. 287 33. Automation in Clinical Chemistry - p. 287 34. 11 An Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Clinical Hematology - p. 291 35. Hematopoiesis: overall blood cell maturation and function - p. 293 36. Erythrocytes - p. 294 37. Leukocytes - p. 301 38. Lymphocyte maturation and function - p. 306 39. Thrombocytes - p. 308 40. Clinical hematology procedures - p. 308 41. Additional hematology procedures - p. 319 42. Red blood cell indices - p. 320 43. Microscopic examination of the peripheral blood film - p. 322 44. Case studies - p. 337 45. References - p. 339 46. Bibliography - p. 339 47. Review Questions (Answers in Appendix A) - p. 339 48. Hematopoiesis: Overall Blood Cell Maturation and Function - p. 339 49. Erythrocytes - p. 339 50. Leukocytes - p. 340 51. Lymphocyte Maturation and Function - p. 340 52. Thrombocytes - p. 340 53. Clinical Hematology Procedures - p. 340 54. Additional Hematology Procedures - p. 341 55. Red Blood Cell Indices - p. 341 56. Microscopic Examination of the Peripheral Blood Film - p. 341 57. 12 Hemostasis and Blood Coagulation - p. 358 58. 13 Renal Physiology and Urinalysis - p. 382 59. Overview of urinalysis - p. 384 60. Renal anatomy and physiology - p. 385 61. Composition of urine - p. 389 62. Collection and preservation of urine specimens - p. 390 63. Physical properties of urine - p. 393 64. Chemical tests in routine urinalysis - p. 396 65. Microscopic analysis of urine sediment - p. 412 66. Constituents of urine sediment - p. 415 67. Automation in Urinalysis - p. 435 68. Case studies - p. 437 69. References - p. 440 70. Bibliography - p. 440 71. Review Questions (Answers in Appendix A) - p. 440 72. Overview of Urinalysis - p. 440 73. Renal Anatomy and Physiology - p. 440 74. Composition of Urine - p. 440 75. Collection and Preservation of Urine Specimens - p. 441 76. Physical Properties of Urine - p. 441 77. Chemical Tests in Routine Urinalysis - p. 441 78. Microscopic Analysis of Urine Sediment - p. 442 79. Constituents of Urine Sediment - p. 442 80. Automation in Urinalysis - p. 443 81. 14 Examination of Body Fluids and Miscellaneous Specimens - p. 451 82. 15 Introduction to Medical Microbiology - p. 476 83. Introduction to Microorganisms - p. 478 84. Classification of Microorganisms: Taxonomy - p. 479 85. Protection of Laboratory Personnel and Good Laboratory Practices - p. 481 86. Specimens for Microbiological Examination - p. 483 87. Basic Equipment and Techniques Used in Microbiology - p. 486 88. Identification of Bacteria - p. 489 89. Urine Cultures - p. 504 90. Throat Cultures - p. 506 91. Genitourinary Cultures - p. 508 92. Enteric Disease - p. 510 93. Blood Cultures - p. 511 94. Wound or Soft Tissue Cultures - p. 512 95. Bacterial Disease - p. 513 96. Quality Control in the Microbiology Laboratory - p. 519 97. Mycobacteria - p. 519 98. Tests for Fungi (Mycology) - p. 520 99. Tests for Parasites (Parasitology) - p. 523 100. Tests for Viruses (Virology) - p. 530 101. Automation - p. 532 102. Case studies - p. 533 103. References - p. 535 104. Bibliography - p. 536 105. Review Questions (Answers in Appendix A) - p. 536 106. Introduction to Microorganisms - p. 536 107. Classification of Microorganisms: Taxonomy - p. 536 108. Protection of Laboratory Personnel and Good Laboratory Practices - p. 536 109. Specimens for Microbiological Examination - p. 537 110. Basic Equipment and Techniques Used in Microbiology - p. 537 111. Identification of Bacteria - p. 537 112. Urine Cultures - p. 538 113. Throat Cultures - p. 538 114. Genitourinary Cultures - p. 538 115. Enteric Disease - p. 538 116. Blood Cultures - p. 539 117. Wound or Soft Tissue Cultures - p. 539 118. Bacterial Disease - p. 539 119. Quality Control in the Microbiology Laboratory - p. 539 120. Mycobacteria - p. 539 121. Tests for Fungi (Mycology) - p. 539 122. Tests for Parasites (Parasitology) - p. 539 123. Tests for Viruses (Virology) - p. 539 124. Automation - p. 539 125. 16 Immunology and Serology - p. 548 126. 17 Immunohematology and Transfusion Medicine - p. 586 127. Appendix A Answers to Review Questions - p. 632 128. Appendix B Disease/Organ Panels - p. 641 129. Glossary - p. 644 130. Index - p. 661
Thoroughly updated and easy-to-follow, Linne & Ringsrud's Clinical Laboratory Science: Concepts, Procedures, and Clinical Applications, 8th Edition offers a fundamental overview of the laboratory skills and techniques you’ll need for success in the clinical laboratory. Author Mary Louise Turgeon's simple and straightforward writing clarifies complex concepts, and her unique discipline-by-discipline approach helps you build knowledge and learn to confidently perform routine clinical laboratory tests with accurate, effective results. Topics like safety, measurement techniques, and quality assessment are woven throughout the various skills. The new eighth edition also features updated content including expanded information on viruses and automation. It’s the must-have foundation for anyone wanting to pursue a profession in the clinical lab.
1. 10 Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Clinical Chemistry - p. 244 2. Glucose and glucose metabolism - p. 246 3. Diabetes - p. 247 4. Electrolytes - p. 254 5. Acid-base balance and blood gases - p. 259 6. Renal function - p. 260 7. Uric acid - p. 264 8. Lipids - p. 264 9. Cardiovascular disease - p. 266 10. Liver and pancreatic testing - p. 269 11. Hormone assays - p. 274 12. Tumor markers - p. 274 13. Therapeutic drug monitoring - p. 277 14. Drugs of abuse - p. 277 15. Automation in clinical chemistry - p. 277 16. Case studies - p. 280 17. References - p. 282 18. Bibliography - p. 283 19. Review Questions (Answers in Appendix A) - p. 283 20. Glucose and Glucose Metabolism - p. 283 21. Diabetes - p. 283 22. Electrolytes - p. 284 23. Acid-Base Balance and Blood Gases - p. 284 24. Renal Function - p. 284 25. Uric Acid - p. 285 26. Lipids - p. 285 27. Cardiovascular Disease - p. 286 28. Liver and Pancreatic Testing - p. 286 29. Hormone Assays - p. 286 30. Tumor Markers - p. 286 31. Therapeutic Drug Monitoring - p. 287 32. Drugs of Abuse - p. 287 33. Automation in Clinical Chemistry - p. 287 34. 11 An Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Clinical Hematology - p. 291 35. Hematopoiesis: overall blood cell maturation and function - p. 293 36. Erythrocytes - p. 294 37. Leukocytes - p. 301 38. Lymphocyte maturation and function - p. 306 39. Thrombocytes - p. 308 40. Clinical hematology procedures - p. 308 41. Additional hematology procedures - p. 319 42. Red blood cell indices - p. 320 43. Microscopic examination of the peripheral blood film - p. 322 44. Case studies - p. 337 45. References - p. 339 46. Bibliography - p. 339 47. Review Questions (Answers in Appendix A) - p. 339 48. Hematopoiesis: Overall Blood Cell Maturation and Function - p. 339 49. Erythrocytes - p. 339 50. Leukocytes - p. 340 51. Lymphocyte Maturation and Function - p. 340 52. Thrombocytes - p. 340 53. Clinical Hematology Procedures - p. 340 54. Additional Hematology Procedures - p. 341 55. Red Blood Cell Indices - p. 341 56. Microscopic Examination of the Peripheral Blood Film - p. 341 57. 12 Hemostasis and Blood Coagulation - p. 358 58. 13 Renal Physiology and Urinalysis - p. 382 59. Overview of urinalysis - p. 384 60. Renal anatomy and physiology - p. 385 61. Composition of urine - p. 389 62. Collection and preservation of urine specimens - p. 390 63. Physical properties of urine - p. 393 64. Chemical tests in routine urinalysis - p. 396 65. Microscopic analysis of urine sediment - p. 412 66. Constituents of urine sediment - p. 415 67. Automation in Urinalysis - p. 435 68. Case studies - p. 437 69. References - p. 440 70. Bibliography - p. 440 71. Review Questions (Answers in Appendix A) - p. 440 72. Overview of Urinalysis - p. 440 73. Renal Anatomy and Physiology - p. 440 74. Composition of Urine - p. 440 75. Collection and Preservation of Urine Specimens - p. 441 76. Physical Properties of Urine - p. 441 77. Chemical Tests in Routine Urinalysis - p. 441 78. Microscopic Analysis of Urine Sediment - p. 442 79. Constituents of Urine Sediment - p. 442 80. Automation in Urinalysis - p. 443 81. 14 Examination of Body Fluids and Miscellaneous Specimens - p. 451 82. 15 Introduction to Medical Microbiology - p. 476 83. Introduction to Microorganisms - p. 478 84. Classification of Microorganisms: Taxonomy - p. 479 85. Protection of Laboratory Personnel and Good Laboratory Practices - p. 481 86. Specimens for Microbiological Examination - p. 483 87. Basic Equipment and Techniques Used in Microbiology - p. 486 88. Identification of Bacteria - p. 489 89. Urine Cultures - p. 504 90. Throat Cultures - p. 506 91. Genitourinary Cultures - p. 508 92. Enteric Disease - p. 510 93. Blood Cultures - p. 511 94. Wound or Soft Tissue Cultures - p. 512 95. Bacterial Disease - p. 513 96. Quality Control in the Microbiology Laboratory - p. 519 97. Mycobacteria - p. 519 98. Tests for Fungi (Mycology) - p. 520 99. Tests for Parasites (Parasitology) - p. 523 100. Tests for Viruses (Virology) - p. 530 101. Automation - p. 532 102. Case studies - p. 533 103. References - p. 535 104. Bibliography - p. 536 105. Review Questions (Answers in Appendix A) - p. 536 106. Introduction to Microorganisms - p. 536 107. Classification of Microorganisms: Taxonomy - p. 536 108. Protection of Laboratory Personnel and Good Laboratory Practices - p. 536 109. Specimens for Microbiological Examination - p. 537 110. Basic Equipment and Techniques Used in Microbiology - p. 537 111. Identification of Bacteria - p. 537 112. Urine Cultures - p. 538 113. Throat Cultures - p. 538 114. Genitourinary Cultures - p. 538 115. Enteric Disease - p. 538 116. Blood Cultures - p. 539 117. Wound or Soft Tissue Cultures - p. 539 118. Bacterial Disease - p. 539 119. Quality Control in the Microbiology Laboratory - p. 539 120. Mycobacteria - p. 539 121. Tests for Fungi (Mycology) - p. 539 122. Tests for Parasites (Parasitology) - p. 539 123. Tests for Viruses (Virology) - p. 539 124. Automation - p. 539 125. 16 Immunology and Serology - p. 548 126. 17 Immunohematology and Transfusion Medicine - p. 586 127. Appendix A Answers to Review Questions - p. 632 128. Appendix B Disease/Organ Panels - p. 641 129. Glossary - p. 644 130. Index - p. 661
