Tietz fundamentals of clinical chemistry and molecular diagnostics / edited by Nader Rifai, Andrea Rita Horvath and Carl T. Wittwer.

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Principles of laboratory medicine. Clinical chemistry and molecular diagnostics ; Analytical and clinical evaluation of methods ; Preanalytical variation ; Establishment and use of reference values ; Specimen collection, processing, and other preanalytical variables ; Quality management ; Principles of basic techniques and laboratory safety Analytical techniques and instrumentation. Optical techniques ; Electrochemistry and chemical sensors ; Electrophoresis ; Chromatography ; Mass spectrometry ; Enzyme and rate analysis ; Immunochemical techniques ; Automation ; Point-of-care testing Analytes. Amino acids, peptides, and proteins ; Serum enzymes ; Tumor markers ; Kidney function tests ; Carbohydrates ; Lipids, lipoproteins, apolipoproteins, and other cardiac risk factors ; Electrolytes and blood gases ; Hormones ; Catecholamines and serotonin ; Vitamins and trace elements ; Hemoglobin, iron, and bilirubin ; Porphyrins and porphyrias ; Therapeutic drug monitoring ; Clinical toxicology ; Toxic elements Pathophysiology. Diabetes mellitus ; Cardiovascular disease ; Kidney disease ; Physiology and disorders of water, electrolyte, and acid-base metabolism ; Liver disease ; Gastric, pancreatic, and intestinal function ; Bone and mineral metabolism ; Disorders of the pituitary gland ; Adrenal cortex ; Thyroid disorders ; Reproduction-related disorders ; Pregnancy and prenatal testing ; Newborn screening and inborn errors of metabolism ; Pharmacogenetics Molecular diagnostics. Molecular principles ; Molecular techniques ; Molecular applications

Get the foundational knowledge you need to successfully work in a real-world, clinical lab with Tietz Fundamentals of Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Diagnostics, 8th Edition. From highly respected clinical chemistry expert Nader Rifai, this condensed, easier-to-understand version of the acclaimed Tietz Textbook of Clinical Chemistryand Molecular Diagnostics uses a laboratory perspective to guide you through selecting and performing diagnostic lab tests and accurately evaluating the results. Coverage includes laboratory principles, analytical techniques, instrumentation, analytes, pathophysiology, and more. This eighth edition features new clinical cases from The Coakley Collection, new questions from The Deacon’s Challenge of Biochemical Calculations Collection, plus new content throughout the text to ensure you stay ahead of all the latest techniques, instrumentation, and technologies.