Clinical Laboratory Medicine, 2nd Edition

by Kenneth D. McClatchey nThis thoroughly updated Second Edition of Clinical Laboratory Medicine provides the most complete, current, and clinically oriented information in the field. The text features over 70 chapters?seven new to this edition, including medical laboratory ethics, point-of-care testing, bone marrow transplantation, and specimen testing?providing comprehensive coverage of contemporary laboratory medicine. Sections on molecular diagnostics, cytogenetics, and laboratory management plus the emphasis on interpretation and clinical significance of laboratory tests (why a test or series of tests is being done and what the results mean for the patient) make this a valuable resource for practicing pathologists, residents, fellows, and laboratorians. Includes over 800 illustrations, 353 in full color and 270 new to this edition. Includes a Self-Assessment and Review book.nThis book contains predominantly black-and-white illustrations, with some color illustrations.nProduct DetailsnnnISBN-13: 9780683307511nPublisher: Lippincott Williams & WilkinsnPublication date: 11/28/2001nEdition description: Second EditionnEdition number: 2nPages: 1712