Tietz Textbook of Clinical Chemistry, Third Edition

Completely revised and updated, the 3rd Edition of this excellent resource delivers the guidance needed to select, perform, and evaluate the results of laboratory tests more effectively. This comprehensive reference bridges the gap between the clinical laboratory and medical management by relating pathophysiology to analytical results in health and disease. New topics include cytokines, cardiac function, organ transplantation and management principles.

brand-new coverage of cytokines, cardiac function, transplantation, and management practices.

Explains how to implement the full spectrum of new tests...as well as assess the benefits and limitations of existing tests.

Makes key information easy to find and apply with more than 880 tables and figures--including 24 illustrations in full colour.

Bridges the gap between the clinical laboratory and medical management by relating pathophysiology to analytical results in health and disease.

Examines how new government regulations affect the operations and management of the clinical lab.

Offers encyclopedic coverage of the field that defines analytical criteriafor the medical usefulness of laboratory procedures...introduces new approaches for establishing reference ranges...describes variables that affect tests and results...examines modern analytical tools and their impact on lab management and costs...demonstrates the applications of statistical methods...and more!