Tietz Clinical Guide to Laboratory Tests

The new edition of this classic handbook presents information on common laboratory tests, as well as rare and highly specialized tests and procedures, with a summary of the use and merit of each test. Updated content has been added to all areas - including coverage of more than 100 new tests ! This new 4th edition of Tietz Clinical Guide to Laboratory Tests : discusses important topics such as biological variables that may affect test results, reference ranges, diagnostic information, clinical interpretation of laboratory data, interferences, and specimen types; Features four new sections in the key areas of Preanalytical Aspects of Clinical Testing, Immunophenotyping Markers, Pharmacogenomics, and Allergy Testing; Includes expanded coverage of molecular diagnostics and new molecular techniques being used in laboratories; Offers both a test index and a disease index for quick access to key information.
Welcomes new editor Alan HB Wu, who specializes in clinical chemistry and toxicology and brings a wealth of experience and expertise to this edition.