Full Description
Palko's Medical Laboratory Procedures, third edition, teaches the theory, principles, and pathology behind testing procedures for laboratory personnel. This is a competency-based textbook and reference that also functions as a workbook and laboratory manual by providing Procedure Competency Checklists for a step-by-step guide to proper protocol. Safety and total quality assurance have been emphasized throughout the text and current HIPAA regulations are introduced when appropriate to the laboratory setting. It is current in the new lab procedures set by CLIA and OSHA, Universal Precautions, and quality control. The more knowledgeable the lab personnel and accuracy of the test results, the greater the care provided to the patient.
Contents
Unit 1: Introduction of the Physician's Office LaboratoryChapter 1: Safety in the LaboratoryChapter 2: The MicroscopeChapter 3: Math in the POLChapter 4: Statistics in the POLChapter 5: Quality Assurance and Quality ControlChapter 6: Recordkeeping in the POLUnit 2: UrinalysisChapter 7: Anatomy and Physiology of the Urinary SystemChapter 8: Collection and Preservation of the Urine SpecimenChapter 9: Physical and Chemical Properties of the UrinalysisChapter 10: Microscopic Properties of the UrinalysisUnit 3: Blood CollectionChapter 11: Routine VenipunctureChapter 12: Advanced Venipuncture TechniquesUnit 4: HematologyChapter 13: Hemoglobin and Hematocrit: Manual ProceduresChapter 14: White Blood Cell Count and Red Blood Cell Count: Manual Hematological Procedures Chapter 15: Differential White Blood Cell Count: Manual ProcedureChapter 16: Automated Hematology and Quality ControlChapter 17: Advanced Hematology ProceduresChapter 18: Blood CoagulationUnit 5: Blood ChemistryChapter 19: Blood Glucose: Measurement and MonitoringChapter 20: Chemistry TestingUnit 6: Immunology and MicrobiologyChapter 21: Immunology TestsChapter 22: MicrobiologyAppendices:Appendix A: Standard Precautions and Other Laboratory Safety InformationAppendix B: OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens StandardAppendix C:Sample Blood and Body Fluid Exposure Report FormAppendix D:CLIA's Levels of CertificationAppendix E:Preparing the POL for InspectionAppendix F: Example of Laboratory Requisition FormAppendix G:Blood Chemistry Tests Arranged by Profiles or PanelsAppendix H:Reference Values of Common Laboratory TestsAppendix I:Vocabulary of the Clinical Laboratory
