Accurate Results in the Clinical Laboratory: A Guide to Error Detection and Correction, 2nd Edition

Accurate Results in the Clinical Laboratory: A Guide to Error Detection and Correction, Second Edition, provides a comprehensive review of the factors leading to errors in all areas of clinical laboratory testing. This trusted guide addresses interference issues in all laboratory tests, including patient epigenetics, processes of specimen collection, enzymes and biomarkers. Clinicians and laboratory scientists will both benefit from this reference that applies discussions to both accurate specimen analysis and optimal patient care. Hence, this is the perfect reference for clinical laboratorians, from trainees, to experienced pathologists and directors.

Key Features:

• Provides comprehensive coverage across endocrine, oncology, hematology, immunohistochemistry, immunology, serology, microbiology, and molecular testing
• Includes new case studies that highlight clinical relevance and errors to avoid
• Highlights the best titles published within a variety of medical specialties
• Reviewed by medical librarians and content specialists, with key selections compiled in their annual list

Περιεχόμενα:

1. Variation, Errors, and Quality in the Clinical Laboratory
2. Effect of Age, Gender, Diet, Exercise, and Ethnicity on Laboratory Test Results
3. Effect of Patient Preparation, Specimen Collection, Anticoagulants, and Preservatives on Laboratory Test Results
4. Sample Processing and Specimen Misidentification Issues
5. Hemolysis, Lipemia, and High Bilirubin: Effect on Laboratory Tests
6. Immunoassay Design and Mechanisms of Interferences
7. Effect of Herbal Remedies on Clinical Laboratory Tests
8. Challenges in Routine Clinical Chemistry Testing: Analysis of Small Molecules
9. Challenges in Routine Clinical Chemistry Analysis: Proteins and Enzymes
10. Sources of Inaccuracy in Biochemical Genetics Testing
11. Challenges in Endocrinology Testing
12. Pitfalls in Tumor Markers Testing
13. Issues of Interferences in Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
14. Limitations of Drugs of Abuse Testing
15. Challenges in Confirmation Testing for Drugs of Abuse
16. Alcohol Determination Using Automated Analyzers: Limitations and Pitfalls
17. Pre-Analytical Issues and Interferences in Transfusion Medicine Tests
18. Issues with Immunology and Serology Testing
19. Sources of Errors in Hematology and Coagulation Testing
20. Challenges in Clinical Microbiology Testing
21. Sources of Errors in Molecular Testing
22. Problems in Pharmacogenomics Testing