Tietz Textbook of Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Diagnostics - E-Book: Tietz Textbook of Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Diagnostics - E-Book

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Elsevier Health Sciences, Dec 16, 2011 - Medical - 2256 pages

As the definitive reference for clinical chemistry, Tietz Textbook of Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Diagnostics, 5th Edition offers the most current and authoritative guidance on selecting, performing, and evaluating results of new and established laboratory tests. Up-to-date encyclopedic coverage details everything you need to know, including: analytical criteria for the medical usefulness of laboratory procedures; new approaches for establishing reference ranges; variables that affect tests and results; the impact of modern analytical tools on lab management and costs; and applications of statistical methods. In addition to updated content throughout, this two-color edition also features a new chapter on hemostasis and the latest advances in molecular diagnostics.

  • Section on Molecular Diagnostics and Genetics contains nine expanded chapters that focus on emerging issues and techniques, written by experts in field, including Y.M. Dennis Lo, Rossa W.K. Chiu, Carl Wittwer, Noriko Kusukawa, Cindy Vnencak-Jones, Thomas Williams, Victor Weedn, Malek Kamoun, Howard Baum, Angela Caliendo, Aaron Bossler, Gwendolyn McMillin, and Kojo S.J. Elenitoba-Johnson.

  • Highly-respected author team includes three editors who are well known in the clinical chemistry world.

  • Reference values in the appendix give you one location for comparing and evaluating test results.
  • NEW! Two-color design throughout highlights important features, illustrations, and content for a quick reference.

  • NEW! Chapter on hemostasis provides you with all the information you need to accurately conduct this type of clinical testing.

  • NEW! Six associate editors lend even more expertise and insight to the reference.
  • NEW! Reorganized chapters ensure that only the most current information is included.
 

Contents

II Analytical Techniques and Instrumentation
205
III Analytes
507
IV Molecular Diagnostics and Genetics
1207
V Pathophysiology
1413
VI Appendix
2129
Index
2189
Inside Back Cover
2239
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Tietz Textbook of Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Diagnostics
Carl A. Burtis,Edward R. Ashwood,David E. Bruns
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Bibliographic information

TitleTietz Textbook of Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Diagnostics - E-Book: Tietz Textbook of Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Diagnostics - E-Book
AuthorsCarl A. Burtis, Edward R. Ashwood, David E. Bruns
Edition5
PublisherElsevier Health Sciences, 2011
ISBN1455759422, 9781455759422
Length2256 pages
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