Reflects changes being thrust upon the laboratory community.

This unique resource is the first covering molecular diagnostic technology that is specifically geared to the needs of those in clinical laboratory sciene or medical technology. This book covers molecular diagnostic technology and the multidisciplinary clinical applications of this technology. Topics include: immunology; infectious and autoimmune diseases; clinical applications of the flow of cytometry; organ transplantation; molecular methods and more. Clinical Laboratory Science / Medical Technology students.

THE authoritative guide for clinical laboratory immunology For over 40 years the Manual of Molecular and Clinical Laboratory Immunology has served as the premier guide for the clinical immunology laboratory. From basic serology testing to the present wide range of molecular analyses, the Manual has reflected the exponential growth in the field of immunology over the past decades. This eighth edition reflects the latest advances and developments in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with infectious and immune-mediated disorders. The Manual features detailed descriptions of general and specific methodologies, placing special focus on the interpretation of laboratory findings, and covers the immunology of infectious diseases, including specific pathogens, as well as the full range of autoimmune and immunodeficiency diseases, cancer, and transplantation. Written to guide the laboratory director, the Manual will also appeal to other laboratory scientists, especially those working in clinical immunology laboratories, and pathologists. It is also a useful reference for physicians, mid-level providers, medical students, and allied health students with an interest in the role that immunology plays in the clinical laboratory.

This major reference offers convenient, rapid access to essential guidance on all types of diagnostic testing performed in the clinical laboratory. It encompasses clinical hemostasis, chemistry, immunology, hematology, immunohematology, microbiology, coagulation, urinalysis, mycology, virology, and cytogenetics. Abundant charts, algorithms, bulleted lists, and subject headings complement brief, to-the-point passages of text to make information remarkably easy to find and easy to read.

If you're looking to succeed in today's modern laboratory environment, then you need the insightful guidance found in Immunology & Serology in Laboratory Medicine, 6th Edition. Continuing to set the standard for comprehensive coverage of immunology, this must-have resource covers everything from mastering automated techniques to understanding immunoassay instrumentation and disorders of infectious and immunologic origin. As with previous editions, trusted author, teacher and former university program director, Mary Louise Turgeon helps you build a solid foundation of knowledge and skills by taking you from basic immunologic mechanisms and serologic concepts to the theory behind the procedures you will encounter in the lab. And now with a new full-color design, additional case studies, wealth of content updates, and new features, there's never been more reason to rely on Turgeon to stretch your critical thinking skills and fully prepare for success in the clinical lab. Comprehensive immunology coverage features the latest illustrations, photographs and summary tables to help clarify various concepts and information visually. Emphasis on critical thinking utilizes case studies to challenge readers to apply their knowledge to practice. Procedural protocols move readers from immunology theory to practical aspects of the clinical lab. Chapter highlights and review questions at the end of each chapter offer opportunities for review and self-assessment. Learning objectives and key terms at the beginning of each chapter outline the important vocabulary, information, and concepts found in the chapter. Glossary at the end of the book provides a quick reference to key terms and definitions. NEW! Full color diagrams and micrographs increases comprehension and gives readers a much better sense of what they will encounter in the lab. NEW! Updated content on vaccines, tumor immunology, transplant rejection, immunotherapies, instrumentation for molecular diagnosis, the immune response, and more ensures readers are prepared for immunology in today's clinical lab. NEW! Additional case studies allow readers to apply knowledge to real world situations and stretch their critical thinking skills. NEW! Reformatted chapter review questions reflect the multiple choice styles encountered on exams.