{"product_id":"clinical-chemistry-fundamentals-and-laboratory-techniques-paperback-9781455742141","title":"Clinical Chemistry; Fundamentals and Laboratory Techniques (Paperback \/ softback) 9781455742141","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eClinical Chemistry\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eFundamentals and Laboratory Techniques\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cp\u003eA clear, visual approach helps you understand complex chemistry concepts\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eDonna Larson (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781455742141\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 17 February 2016\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e736 pages, Approx. 400 illustrations (400 in full color)\u003cbr\u003e27.6 x 21.6 x 4.5 cm, 1.5 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eGain a clear understanding of pathophysiology and lab testing! \u003cb\u003eClinical Chemistry: Fundamentals and Laboratory Techniques \u003c\/b\u003eprepares you for success as a medical lab technician\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eby simplifying complex chemistry concepts and lab essentials including immunoassays, molecular diagnostics, and quality control.\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eA pathophysiologic approach covers diseases that are commonly diagnosed through chemical tests — broken down by body system and category — such as respiratory, gastrointestinal, and cardiovascular conditions. Written by clinical chemistry educator Donna Larson and a team of expert contributors, this full-color book is ideal for readers who may have minimal knowledge of chemistry and are learning laboratory science for the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003cli\u003eFull-color illustrations and design\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e simplify complex concepts and make learning easier by highlighting important material. \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCase studies\u003c\/b\u003e help you apply information to real-life scenarios.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePathophysiology and Analytes\u003c\/i\u003e section\u003c\/b\u003e includes information related to diseases or conditions, such as a biochemistry review, disease mechanisms, clinical correlation, and laboratory analytes and assays.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEvolve companion website \u003c\/b\u003eincludes case studies and animations that reinforce what you’ve learned from the book.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLaboratory Principles\u003c\/i\u003e section\u003c\/b\u003e covers safety, quality assurance, and other fundamentals of laboratory techniques. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReview questions \u003c\/b\u003eat the end of each chapter are tied to the learning objectives, helping you review and retain the material. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCritical thinking questions\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eand\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003ediscussion questions \u003c\/b\u003ehelp you think about and apply key points and concepts.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eOther Aspects of Clinical Chemistry\u003c\/i\u003e section\u003c\/b\u003e covers therapeutic drug monitoring, toxicology, transplantation, and emergency preparedness.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLearning objectives\u003c\/b\u003e in each chapter help you to remember key points or to analyze and synthesize concepts in clinical chemistry. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA list of key words\u003c\/b\u003e Is provided at the beginning of each chapter, and these are also bolded in the text.\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChapter summaries\u003c\/b\u003e consist of bulleted lists and tables highlighting the most important points of each chapter.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eglossary\u003c\/b\u003e at the back of the book provides a quick reference to definitions of all clinical chemistry terms. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Laboratory Principles\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e1. Laboratory Essentials\u003cbr\u003e2. Laboratory Safety\u003cbr\u003e3. Principles of Laboratory Instruments\u003cbr\u003e4. Immunoassays\u003cbr\u003e5. Molecular Diagnostics\u003cbr\u003e6. Automation in the Laboratory\u003cbr\u003e7. Quality Assurance and Quality Control in the Laboratory\u003cbr\u003e8. Enzymes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Pathophysiology and Analytes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e9. The Nature of Disease\u003cbr\u003e10. Injury\u003cbr\u003e11. Inflammation\u003cbr\u003e12. Fluid Balance\u003cbr\u003e13. Acid-Base\u003cbr\u003e14. Blood Diseases\u003cbr\u003e15. Proteins\u003cbr\u003e16. Neoplasms and Tumor Markers\u003cbr\u003e17. Blood Vessel Diseases\u003cbr\u003e18. Heart Diseases\u003cbr\u003e19. Respiratory Diseases\u003cbr\u003e20. Gastrointestinal Diseases\u003cbr\u003e21. Liver and Biliary Tract Diseases\u003cbr\u003e22. Pancreatic Diseases\u003cbr\u003e23. Endocrine Gland Diseases\u003cbr\u003e24. Kidney Diseases\u003cbr\u003e25. Reproductive System and Diseases\u003cbr\u003e26. Pregnancy\u003cbr\u003e27. Bones, Joints, and Skeletal Muscle Diseases\u003cbr\u003e28. Nervous System Diseases\u003cbr\u003e29. Skin, Hair, and Nail Diseases\u003cbr\u003e30. Eye and Ear Diseases\u003cbr\u003e31. Diseases of Daily Life and Diet\u003cbr\u003e32. Immune System Diseases\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Other Aspects of Clinical Chemistry\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e33. Therapeutic Drug Monitoring\u003cbr\u003e34. Toxicology\u003cbr\u003e35. Transplantation\u003cbr\u003e36. Emergency Preparedness\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Nursing \u0026amp; ancillary services [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Nursing \u0026amp; ancillary services\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Nursing%20\u0026amp;%20ancillary%20services%20%5BMQ%5D%22\"\u003eMQ\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Freshly Printed Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46651659092248,"sku":"9781455742141","price":69.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781455742141.jpg?v=1696743748","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/clinical-chemistry-fundamentals-and-laboratory-techniques-paperback-9781455742141","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}