Prepare your students with the knowledge and skills needed to perform clinical lab tests! Clinical Laboratory Science, 10th Edition, provides a solid foundation in the basic concepts and techniques involved in performing routine clinical lab tests. Coverage includes key areas such as laboratory math, measurement techniques, and safety, and addresses specializations such as phlebotomy and hematology, urinalysis, and molecular diagnostics. Clear, straightforward instructions guide students through laboratory procedures and reflect CLSI (Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute) standards. More than just a trusted reference, this CLS text prepares students for success on the ASCP board exam.
NEW! Updated contentand review questions align with the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Certification (BOC) exam outline
NEW! Advancesin immunology and molecular diagnostics
NEW! Historical vignettes provide context for specialty areas, including hematology, microbiology, and immunology
Broad scope of coverage makes this text an ideal companion for clinical laboratory science programs at various levels, including CLS/MLS, CLT/MLT, medical laboratory assistant, and medical assisting, and reflects the taxonomy levels of the CLS/MLS and CLT/MLT exams
Case studies provide opportunities to apply content to real-life scenarios, and include critical thinking group discussion questions
Full-color photographs and illustrations clarify concepts and show what can be seen under the microscope
Helpful tables and summary boxes organize detailed information
End-of-chapter, multiple-choice review questions areseparated by topic, and help students assess their understanding and identify areas requiring additional study
Detailed procedure guides and procedure worksheets on the Evolve companion website and in the ebook familiarize students with the exact steps performed in the lab
The newest Entry Level Curriculum Updates for workforce entry, published by the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS), and the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Certification Exam Content Outlines serve as content reference sources
Convenient glossary makes it easy to look up definitions
Evolve companion website offers students convenient access to helpful study resources, including animations, flash card sets, and additional review questions
Part I: Basic Laboratory Techniques 1. Fundamentals of the Clinical Laboratory 2. Safety: Patient and Clinical Laboratory Practices 3. Quality Assessment and Quality Control in the Clinical Laboratory 4. The Microscope 5. Systems of Measurement, Laboratory Equipment, and Reagents 6. Laboratory Mathematics and Solution Preparation 7. Basic and Contemporary Techniques in the Clinical Laboratory 8. Laboratory Testing: From Point of Care to Total Automation
Part II: Basic Clinical Laboratory Specializations 9. Phlebotomy: Collecting and Processing Patient Blood Specimens 10. An Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Clinical Hematology 11. Hemostasis and Blood Coagulation 12. Renal Physiology and Urinalysis 13. Examination of Body Fluids and Miscellaneous Specimens 14. Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Clinical Chemistry 15. New Frontiers in Molecular Diagnostics 16. Introduction to Medical Microbiology 17. Immunology and Serology 18. Immunohematology and Transfusion Medicine
Appendix A: Answers to Review Questions and Case Studies Appendix B: AMA Recognized Disease/Organ Panels Appendix C: Periodic Table Appendix D: Overview of COVID-19 Appendix E: Molecular Testing Methods Appendix F: Quick Calculations and Adult Reference Values
Mary Louise Turgeon, EdD, MLS(ASCP)CM, Clinical Laboratory Education Consultant, Mary L. Turgeon and Associates, Boston, Massachusetts; St. Petersburg, Florida; Associate Professor, Chair, Department of Medical Laboratory Science (previous), Northeastern University, Bouve College of Health Professions, Boston, Massachusetts; Professor, Program Director (previous), Medical Laboratory Technology, Corning Community College, Corning, New York, USA
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