Title: Tietz textbook of clinical chemistry and molecular diagnostics /
Authors: Tietz, Norbert W., 1926-; Burtis, Carl A.; Ashwood, Edward R., 1953-; Bruns, David E., 1941-
Publisher: Elsevier Saunders,
Year: 2006
Subjects: Chemistry, Clinical; Molecular Diagnostic Techniques; Clinical chemistry.; Molecular diagnosis.
Abstract: Bridging the gap between the clinical laboratory and medical management by relating pathophysiology to analytical results in health and disease, this classic resource provides the guidance necessary to select, perform, and evaluate the results of new and established laboratory tests. Its up-to-date, encyclopedic coverage of the field defines analytical criteria for the medical usefulness of laboratory procedures, introduces new approaches for establishing reference ranges, describes variables that affect tests and results, examines modern analytical tools and their impact on lab management and costs, and demonstrates the applications of statistical methods.
Contents: 1. Introduction to principles of laboratory analyses and safety / Edward W. Bermes, Jr., Stephen E. Kahn and Donald S. Young -- 2. Specimen collection and processing / Donald S. Young, Edward W. Bermes, Jr. and Doris M. Haverstick -- 3. Optical techniques / L. J. Kricka -- 4. Electrochemistry and chemical sensors / Paul D'Orazio and Mark E. Meyerhoff -- 5. Electrophoresis / Raymond Karcher and James P. Landers -- 6. Chromatography / M. David Ullman and Carl A. Burtis -- 7. Mass spectrometry / Thomas Annesley, Alan L. Rockwood and Nicholas E. Sherman -- 8. Principles of clinical enzymology / Renze Bais and Mauro Panteghini -- 9. Principles of immunochemical techniques / L. J. Kricka -- 10. Nanotechnology and microfabrication / Peter Wilding -- 11. Automation in the clinical laboratory / James C. Boyd and Charles D. Hawker -- 12. Point-of-care testing / Christopher P. Price and Andrew St. John --^