Molecular Pathology in Clinical Practice - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 038733226X ISBN 13: 9780387332260

Publisher: Springer-Verlag New York Inc., 2006

Synopsis

This authoritative textbook embodies the current standard in molecular testing for practicing pathologists, and residents and fellows in training. The text is organized into eight sections: genetics, inherited cancers, infectious disease, neoplastic hematopathology, solid tumors, HLA typing, identity testing, and laboratory management. Discussion of each diagnostic test includes its clinical significance, available assays, quality control and lab issues, interpretation, and reasons for testing. Coverage extends to HIV, hepatitis, developmental disorders, bioterrorism, warfare organisms, lymphomas, breast cancer and melanoma, forensics, parentage, and much more. Includes 189 illustrations, 45 in full-color. This textbook is a classic in the making and a must-have reference.

About this title

From the Back Cover

Molecular Pathology in Clinical Practice addresses all areas of molecular pathology clinical practice in a single text, including: molecular biology basics, genetics, infectious diseases, hematopathology, solid tumors, HLA typing, identity testing and laboratory management. This text will provide a comprehensive reference for molecular pathologists as well as the practicing molecular pathologist and trainees.Includes 189 illustrations, 45 in color.

Debra G.B. Leonard, MD, PhD is Professor and Vice Chair of Laboratory Medicine, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Weill Medical College of Cornell University and New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY.

Edition details

• Publisher: Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 038733226X
• ISBN 13: 9780387332260
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 600
• Editor: Leonard Debra G. B., Bagg Adam, Caliendo Angela M., Kaul Karen, Deerlin Vivianna M. Van