Tietz's Applied Laboratory Medicine [Paperback]

Mitchell G. Scott (Editor), Ann M. Gronowski (Editor), Charles S. Eby (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 26, 2007 | ISBN-10: 0471714577 | ISBN-13: 978-0471714576 | Edition: 2

Using a problem-based approach, Tietz's Applied Laboratory Medicine, Second Edition presents interesting cases to illustrate the current use and interpretation of the most commonly available clinical laboratory tests. The cases present detailed descriptions of the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of disease. The book begins with an up-to-date general discussion of selection and use of laboratory diagnostic and prognostic tests. Cases are then grouped by category, including cardiovascular, pulmonary, renal, liver, gastrointestinal, endocrine, gynaecologic & obstetrical, haematological, CNS, lipid, congenital, toxicological, infectious, and autoimmune diseases.

Tietz's Applied Laboratory Medicine, Second Edition:

• Presents over 100 cases organised by disease group
• Reflects latest treatment and risk factor guidelines, testing algorithms and recommendations
• Newly covers coagulopathies, infectious diseases, and autoimmune diseases
• Provides excellent coverage of relevant pathophysiology and biochemistry, and includes cases in molecular diagnostics
• Discusses legal implications

This book is an invaluable resource for all clinical chemists, clinical lab technologists, pathologists, and allied health professionals. It is also of interest for general practitioners, residents, medical students, and educators.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"In summary, this book provides a concise and successful bridge between clinical and laboratory medicine. I would highly recommend it... I believe that this book will serve as an invaluable resource for scientists..." -Clinical Chemistry

From the Back Cover

The classic reference, expanded and updated

Tietz's Applied Laboratory Medicine, Second Edition provides a comprehensive overview of modern laboratory medicine in a real-life, case-based format. Complete with patient history and laboratory data, the cases illustrate many new laboratory tests and treatments, current risk factor guidelines based on laboratory tests, and new test algorithms. For ease of use, cases are grouped by body system or disease category, including cardiovascular, pulmonary, renal, liver, gastrointestinal, endocrine, gynecologic and obstetrical, hematological, and central nervous system, as well as lipid and metabolism disorders, congenital disorders, toxicology, infectious, autoimmune diseases, and more. Extensively updated and expanded, this reference features:

• Ninety cases illustrating the latest laboratory tests for disease diagnosis and risk assessment, including: cardiac damage markers, congestive heart failure markers, cardiac risk factors, autoimmune markers, bone resorption markers, and genetic testing
• New case studies encompassing hematology, coagulation, infectious disease, autoimmune disease, molecular diagnostics, and more
• Detailed case studies that include the definition of the disease, its pathophysiology, and treatment

This is a practical, valuable reference for clinical chemists, clinical lab technologists, pathologists, allied health professionals, general practitioners, residents, medical students, and educators.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 704 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-Liss; 2 edition (February 26, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471714577
• ISBN-13: 978-0471714576
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 1.4 x 10 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,098,942 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)