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Concepts in laboratory medicine / Michael Laposata -- Methods / Michael Laposata -- Autoimmune disorders involving the connective tissue and immunodeficiency diseases / Mandakolathur R. Murali -- Histocompatibility testing and transplantation / Yash Pal Agrawal & Susan L. Saidman -- Infectious diseases / Eric D. Spitzer -- Toxicology / Sheila Dawling & Michael Laposata -- Diseases of infancy and childhood / Paul Steele -- Blood vessels / Michael Laposata -- The heart / Fred S. Apple -- Diseases of red blood cells / Daniel D. Mais -- Bleeding and thrombotic disorders / Elizabeth M. Van Cott & Michael Laposata -- Transfusion medicine / Christopher P. Stowell & Jacqueline J. Haas -- Diseases of white blood cells, lymph nodes, and spleen / Daniel E. Sabath -- The respiratory system / Alison Woodworth -- The gastrointestinal tract / D. Robert Dufour -- The liver and biliary tract / William E. Winter -- Pancreatic disorders / Fritz F. Parl & Michael Laposata -- The kidney / William E. Winter -- Male genital tract / D. Robert Dufour -- Female genital system / Stacy E.F. Melanson -- Breast / Karin E. Finberg -- The endocrine system / Michael Laposata, Samir L. Aleryani, & Alison Woodworth. Laboratory Medicine is the most comprehensive, user-friendly, and well-illustrated guide available for learning how to order the correct laboratory test and understand the clinical significance of the results. The book features an easy-to-follow, consistent presentation for each disease discussed. Chapters begin with a brief description of the disorder followed by a discussion that includes tables detailing the laboratory evaluation of specific disorders, diagnosis, baseline tests to exclude diagnostic possibilities, and clinical indications that warrant further screening and special testing. With new, increasingly expensive and complicated tests appearing almost daily, Laboratory Medicine is required reading for students and physicians who want to keep abreast of the latest testing procedures and maximize accuracy and patient safety. --Book Jacket. |
