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
An extensive number of certification-style, multiple-choice review questions are organized and coordinated under major topical headings at the end of each chapter to help you assess your understanding and identify areas requiring additional study
Case studies include critical thinking group discussion questions, providing the opportunity to apply content to real-life scenarios
Vivid, full-color illustrations depict concepts and applicable images that can be seen under the microscope
Detailed procedure guides and procedure worksheets on Evolve and in the eBook familiarize you 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 without having to search through each chapter
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 B: AMA Recognized Disease/Organ Panels C: Periodic Table Appendix D: Overview of COVID-19 E: Molecular Testing Methods 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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