Full Description
Tutorials in Clinical Chemistry is designed for trainee pathology residents, clinical chemists, medical students, and clinical laboratory scientists, in addition to those preparing for board and postgraduate examination. It is helpful to those in training as well as a teaching aid for mentors, faculty, and directors. The book is organized into 17 system-based chapters covering essential pathophysiology, biochemical investigation, and technical aspects of relevance to results interpretation. Tutorials in Clinical Chemistry is a must-have, didactic and essential knowledge as well as practical resource for learning and review.
Contents
1. Endocrine Systems Testing
2. Electrolytes and Fluid Balance
3. Renal Function
4. Liver Disorders
5. Metabolic Bone Disease
6. Diabetes and Hypoglycaemia
7. Lipids and Cardiac Biomarkers
8. Obstetrics and Infertility Testing
9. Neurological Disorders Testing
10. Plasma and Body Fluid Proteins
11. Gastrointestinal Dysfunction and Nutritional Assessment
12. Metabolic Disorders
13. Biomarkers of Malignancy
14. Therapeutic Drugs and Toxicology Testing
15. Blood Gases and Acid Base Balance
16. Aspects of Clinical Laboratory Management
17. Analytical Methods and Special Considerations
