Full Description
Master the math skills you'll need to perform accurate clinical laboratory calculations! Mathematics for the Clinical Laboratory, 5th Edition, demonstrates the calculations used in the analysis of test specimens. It begins by explaining basic mathematical principles, and then covers the types of calculations needed in specific areas of the clinical lab including urinalysis, hematology, immunohematology, and microbiology. Finally, it focuses on the statistical calculations used in quality assurance and quality control. Step-by-step examples reinforce your understanding, and calculation templates and practical margin notes ensure that you make correct calculations every time.
Step-by-step examples explain basic mathematical principles and show you exactly how to perform each type of calculation
Example problems with answers can also be used as templates for solving laboratory calculations
WHAT and HOW margin notes guide readers through the process of identifying in which situation a formula should be used and how to correctly analyze the outcome
Learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter provide measurable outcomes to achieve by the completing the chapter material
Practice problems at the end of each chapter provide a self-assessment tool, helping you determine what you need to review
Note boxes and Quick Notes at the end of chapters make it easier to understand and remember pertinent information
Full-color design includes 100 illustrations
Glossary at the back of the book includes definitions of important mathematical terms
Useful appendix of the Greek alphabet provides a quick reference to turn to when studying
NEW! Updated content and calculations reflect the latest procedures used in today's laboratories
NEW! Additional practice problems in each chapter provide extra opportunities for study and review
Contents
1. Basic Arithmetic, Rounding Numbers, and Significant Figures
2. Scientific Notation and Logarithms
3. Systems of Measurement
4. Dilutions and Titers
5. Calculations Associated with Solutions
6. Clinical Chemistry Laboratory
7. Urinalysis Laboratory
8. Hematology Laboratory
9. Immunohematology Laboratory
10. Microbiology Laboratory
11. Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory
12. Quality Assurance in the Clinical Laboratory: Basic Statistical Concepts
13. Quality Assurance and Quality Control in the Clinical Laboratory
14. Comprehensive Laboratory Quality Assurance
15. Infrequently Performed Calculations
