Fundamentals of Urine & Body Fluid Analysis - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource (Retail Access Card), 5th Edition

• NEW! Fully updated content provides valuable information on the latest techniques and advances in the field.
• NEW! Enhanced content, new tables, and new images facilitate the microscopic differentiation of monocytes, macrophages, and mesothelial cells in pleural, peritoneal, and pericardial fluids.
• NEW! More than 250 photomicrographs of cells and other components in body fluid and urine sediment serve as a visual quick reference for identification during analysis.
• UNIQUE! Image Gallery of Urine Sediment provides alternate views of sediment components to augment the numerous classic photomicrographs already present in the Microscopic Examination of Urine chapter.
• Study questions and case studies in each chapter reinforce student comprehension and application, with an answer key located in the back of the book.
• UNIQUE! Microscopy chapter provides indispensable content for all microscope users, regardless of discipline — from the basic adjustments used to optimize viewing with a brightfield microscope to the proper placement and use of lenses for polarizing microscopy.
• NEW! Thumbprint images embedded in numerous tables enhance student learning and serve as an invaluable resource when performing fluid analysis at the bench.
• UNIQUE! Quick Guides to urine and body fluid photomicrographs make it fast and easy to find a photo of a specific cell type or component of interest.
• UNIQUE! Tables with high quality polarizing microscopy photomicrographs demonstrate the differences in birefringent intensity of substances with and without a red compensator.
• The most complete collection of high-quality, full-color images enables optimal identification of microscopic components in urine and other body fluids.

• NEW! Fully updated content provides valuable information on the latest techniques and advances in the field.
• NEW! Enhanced content, new tables, and new images facilitate the microscopic differentiation of monocytes, macrophages, and mesothelial cells in pleural, peritoneal, and pericardial fluids.
• NEW! More than 250 photomicrographs of cells and other components in body fluid and urine sediment serve as a visual quick reference for identification during analysis.
• NEW! Thumbprint images embedded in numerous tables enhance learning and serve as an invaluable resource when performing fluid analysis at the bench.

1 Quality Assessment and Safety
2 Urine Specimen Types, Collection, and Preservation
3 The Kidney
4 Renal Function and Assessment
5 Routine Urinalysis—the Physical Examination
6 Routine Urinalysis—the Chemical Examination
7 Routine Urinalysis—the Microscopic Exam of Urine Sediment
Urine Sediment Image Gallery
8 Renal and Metabolic Disease
9 Cerebrospinal Fluid Analysis
10 Pleural, Pericardial, and Peritoneal Fluid Analysis
11 Synovial Fluid Analysis
12 Seminal Fluid Analysis
13 Analysis of Vaginal Secretions
14 Amniotic Fluid Analysis
15 Fecal Analysis
16 Automation of Urine and Body Fluid Analysis
17 Body Fluid Analysis: Manual Hemacytometer Counts and Differential Slide Preparation
18 Microscopy

Appendix A: Reagent Strip Color Charts
Appendix B: Comparison of Reagent Strip Principles, Sensitivity, and Specificity
Appendix C: Reference Intervals
Appendix D: Body Fluid Diluents and Pretreatment Solutions
Appendix E: Manual and Historic Methods of Interest
Answer Key
Glossary
Index