Contemporary Practice in Clinical Chemistry

5 Edición - 1 de mayo de 2027
Última edición
Editores: William Clarke, Mark Marzinke
Idioma: Inglés

Contemporary Practice in Clinical Chemistry, Fifth Edition is a comprehensive, updated reference and teaching resource focused on Laboratory Medicine, specifically tailored for cl… Leer más

Descripción

Contemporary Practice in Clinical Chemistry, Fifth Edition is a comprehensive, updated reference and teaching resource focused on Laboratory Medicine, specifically tailored for clinical chemistry faculty, trainees, clinical laboratory scientists, clinical pathologists, and laboratory managers. Edited by renowned experts, the book integrates cutting-edge developments in clinical chemistry with practical applications for professional practice. This new edition covers foundational and advanced topics in clinical chemistry and laboratory medicine, emphasizing the integration of new technologies and methodologies. It addresses precision medicine, medical biotechnology, and artificial intelligence applications within the clinical laboratory setting. The content is designed to support both learning and board exam preparation, providing a deep understanding of the field alongside practical insights.

Puntos claves

Serves as a primary, trusted resource for clinical chemistry trainees and practitioners seeking to deepen their expertise and stay current with rapidly evolving technologies
Acts as a comprehensive study tool for board certification exams in clinical chemistry and clinical pathology
Offers structured learning aids such as chapter objectives, discussion points, self-assessment questions, and summaries to facilitate comprehension and retention
Provides practical, advanced content aimed at clinical application rather than purely research, supporting professional practice and decision-making

De interès para

Clinical chemistry faculty, clinical chemistry trainees, clinical laboratory scientists, clinical pathologists, and laboratory managers

Índice

Part I: Preanalytical and Analytical Foundations

1. Preanalytical Variation

2. Statistical Methods in Laboratory Medicine

3. Reference Intervals

4. Method Evaluation

5. Quality Control

6. Laboratory Calculations

Part II: Instrumentation and Techniques

7. Spectrophotometry

8. Chromatography and Electrophoresis

9. Electrochemistry

10. Mass Spectrometry

11. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR)

12. Immunoassays

13. PCR and Nucleic Acid Probes

14. Laboratory Automation and Specimen Management

Part III: Laboratory Management and Informatics

15. Regulatory Issues

16. Evidence-Based Laboratory Medicine

17. Standardization and Harmonization in Laboratory Medicine

18. Laboratory Information Systems

19. Point-of-Care Testing

Part IV: Molecular and Proteomic Applications

20. Applications of Molecular Techniques in Laboratory Medicine

21. Applications of Mass Spectrometry/Proteomics

22. Proteins: Analysis and Interpretation in Serum, Urine, and CSF

23. Complement System

Part V: Hematology and Coagulation

24. Hemoglobinopathies: Biochemical Disorders of Hemoglobin Hemostasis

Part VI: Specialized Testing and Alternative Matrices

25. Testing in Alternative Matrices: CSF and Body Fluid Analysis

26. Lipoprotein Disorders

27. Testing in the Neonate/Pediatric Testing

Part VII: Organ System Disorders and Biomarkers

28. Biomarkers for Coronary Artery Disease and Heart Failure

29. Laboratory Diagnosis of Liver Disease

30. Gastrointestinal Disorders

31. Laboratory Evaluation of the Pancreas

32. Carbohydrate Disorders

33. Laboratory Evaluation of Kidney Function

34. Blood Gas and Critical Care Testing

35. Water and Electrolyte Balance Urinalysis

Part VIII: Endocrinology and Reproductive Testing

36. Disorders of the Anterior and Posterior Pituitary

37. Laboratory Evaluation of Thyroid Function

38. Disorders of the Adrenal Cortex and Medulla

39. Laboratory Testing in Pregnancy

40. Lab Testing in Reproductive Disorders

Part IX: Oncology and Nutritional Testing

41. Tumor Markers

42. Calcium Biology and Disorders

43. Vitamins and Nutritional Testing

44. Trace Elements

Part X: Metabolic and Pharmacologic Testing

45. Inborn Errors of Metabolism and Newborn Screening

46. Porphyrias

47. Pharmacokinetics

48. Therapeutic Drug Monitoring

49. Toxicology and the Clinical Laboratory

50. Pharmacogenomics

Part XI: Infectious Diseases and Microbiology

51. Infectious Diseases

52. Clinical Microbiology

Part XII: Informatics and Laboratory Practice

53. Bioinformatics and Artificial Intelligence

54. Laboratory Stewardship

55. Biomarkers for Neurodegenerative Disease

56. Clinical Decision Support

Detalles del producto

Edición: 5
Última edición
Publicado: 1 de mayo de 2027
Idioma: Inglés

Sobre los editores

William Clarke

Dr. William Clarke is a Professor of Pathology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. His research focuses on the development of analytical methods for drug analysis, clinical mass spectrometry, and devices for point-of-care testing. He serves as the director of Clinical Toxicology for Johns Hopkins Hospital, as well as the Point-of-Care Testing Program for Johns Hopkins Medicine.

Afiliaciones y experiencia

Professor, Department of Pathology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Baltimore, MD, USA

Mark Marzinke

Dr. Mark Marzinke is a Professor of Pathology and Medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Marzinke serves as the Director of General Chemistry in the Johns Hopkins Hospital Core Laboratories, and is the Director of the Clinical Pharmacology Analytical Laboratory within the Division of Clinical Pharmacology. He is also Co-Director of the HIV Prevention Trials Network Laboratory Center.