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.- Facilitates easy access to troubleshooting common questions within a daily practice- Provides the landscape for the required knowledge and competency in clinical chemistry- Presents concise, direct, practical material for clinicians and clinical practitioners reaching out to the clinical laboratory for advice and interpretation of findings- Covers all aspects of clinical chemistry fellowship curriculum
Table of Contents
1. Endocrine Systems Testing2. Electrolytes and Fluid Balance3. Renal Function4. Liver Disorders5. Metabolic Bone Disease6. Diabetes and Hypoglycaemia7. Lipids and Cardiac Biomarkers8. Obstetrics and Infertility Testing9. Neurological Disorders Testing10. Plasma and Body Fluid Proteins11. Gastrointestinal Dysfunction and Nutritional Assessment12. Metabolic Disorders13. Biomarkers of Malignancy14. Therapeutic Drugs and Toxicology Testing15. Blood Gases and Acid Base Balance16. Aspects of Clinical Laboratory Management17. Analytical Methods and Special Considerations
