Basic Medical Laboratory Techniques - Softcover

Walters, Norma J.; Estridge, Barbara; Reynolds, Anna

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0766812065 ISBN 13: 9780766812062

Publisher: CENGAGE Delmar Learning, 1999

Synopsis

This extensively revised, performance-based text covers the theory and techniques of basic medical laboratory procedures that are performed in physician office laboratories, small clinics, hospital laboratories, public health departments and point-of-care testing facilities. The procedures follow a user-friendly format that includes objectives, glossary, review questions, and a performance guide. This text includes 16 CLIA-waived tests, as well as some more complex tests, and incorporates up-to-date CLIA and OSHA safety regulations. This fourth-edition text is a comprehensive guide to all the essential laboratory techniques. (Allied Health, Medical Lab Technicians, CLIA, OSHA, laboratory techniques)

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Review:

Preface. How to use this Book. UNIT 1: Introduction to the Medical Laboratory. UNIT 2: Basic Hematology. UNIT 3: Basic Hemostasis. UNIT 4: Basic Immunology and Serology. UNIT 5: Urinalysis. UNIT 6: Basic Clinical Chemistry. UNIT 7: Basic Clinical Microbiology. UNIT 8: Basic Parasitology. Glossary. APPENDICES: Appendix A - Health Care Agencies, Resources and Professional Organizations. Appendix B - Common Medical Laboratory Abbreviations. Appendix C - Metric Conversion Tables. Appendix D - Laboratory Reference Values. Appendix E - Preparation of Laboratory Reagents. Appendix F - Sources of Laboratory Supplies. Index.

Synopsis:

A performance-based resource for workers in all medical lab settings, covering theory and techniques of basic medical lab procedures. Procedures are presented in an easy-to-follow format that includes a performance guide, covering 16 CLIA-waived tests as well as more complex tests, and incorporate CLIA and OSHA safety regulations. Material is divid

About this edition

• Publisher: CENGAGE Delmar Learning
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0766812065
• ISBN 13: 9780766812062
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 576