Linne & Ringsrud's Clinical Laboratory Science E-Book: Linne & Ringsrud's Clinical Laboratory Science E-Book

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Elsevier Health Sciences, Dec 22, 2018 - Medical - 704 pages

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.

  • Broad content scope provides an ideal introduction to clinical laboratory science at a variety of levels, including CLS/MT, CLT/MLT, and Medical Assisting.
  • Case studies include critical thinking and multiple-choice questions to challenge readers to apply the content to real-life scenarios.
  • Expert insight from respected educator Mary Lou Turgeon reflects the full spectrum of clinical lab science.
  • Detailed procedures guides readers through the exact steps performed in the lab.
  • Vivid full-color illustrations familiarize readers with what they’ll see under the microscope.
  • Review questions at the end of each chapter help readers assess your understanding and identify areas requiring additional study.
  • Evolve companion website provides convenient online access to all of the procedures in the text and houses animations, flashcards, and additional review questions not found in the printed text.
  • Procedure worksheets can be used in the lab and for assignment as homework.
  • Streamlined approach makes must-know concepts and practices more accessible.
  • Convenient glossary simplifies the process of looking up definitions without having to search through each chapter.
  • NEW! Updated content throughout keeps pace with constant changes in clinical lab science.
  • NEW! Consistent review question format ensures consistency and enables readers to study more efficiently.
  • NEW! More discussion of automation familiarizes readers with the latest automation technologies and processes increasingly used in the clinical lab to increase productivity and elevate experimental data quality.
  • NEW! Additional information on viruses keeps readers up to date on this critical area of clinical lab science.
 

Selected pages

Contents

Part II Basic Clinical Laboratory Specializations
244
Answers to Review Questions
632
DiseaseOrgan Panels
641
Glossary
644
Index
661
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About the author (2018)

Mary Louise Turgeon, EdD, MLS(ASCP)CM, is an educator, author, and consultant in medical laboratory science education. Her career includes roles as a community college professor, Medical Laboratory Technology program director, undergraduate and graduate university professor, Medical Laboratory Science program director, and departmental chairperson. Dr. Turgeon is currently an ad hoc educational content specialist for the College of Professional Studies, Northeastern University, Boston, and maintains an active clinical laboratory science consulting practice. Her practice, Mary L. Turgeon and Associates, focuses on new program development, curriculum revision, and increasing teaching effectiveness through the use of technology and interactive teaching strategies.

Bibliographic information

TitleLinne & Ringsrud's Clinical Laboratory Science E-Book: Linne & Ringsrud's Clinical Laboratory Science E-Book
AuthorMary Louise Turgeon
Edition8
PublisherElsevier Health Sciences, 2018
ISBN0323549837, 9780323549837
Length704 pages
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