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Tietz fundamentals of clinical chemistry and molecular diagnostics /

Rifai, Nader

Tietz fundamentals of clinical chemistry and molecular diagnostics / Nader Rifai, Andrea R. Horvath, C. Wittwer, and Norbert W. Tietz - Eighth edition - xvi, 1065 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm

Includes index

Principles of laboratory medicine. Clinical chemistry and molecular diagnostics ; Analytical and clinical evaluation of methods ; Preanalytical variation ; Establishment and use of reference values ; Specimen collection, processing, and other preanalytical variables ; Quality management ; Principles of basic techniques and laboratory safety
Analytical techniques and instrumentation. Optical techniques ; Electrochemistry and chemical sensors ; Electrophoresis ; Chromatography ; Mass spectrometry ; Enzyme and rate analysis ; Immunochemical techniques ; Automation ; Point-of-care testing
Analytes. Amino acids, peptides, and proteins ; Serum enzymes ; Tumor markers ; Kidney function tests ; Carbohydrates ; Lipids, lipoproteins, apolipoproteins, and other cardiac risk factors ; Electrolytes and blood gases ; Hormones ; Catecholamines and serotonin ; Vitamins and trace elements ; Hemoglobin, iron, and bilirubin ; Porphyrins and porphyrias ; Therapeutic drug monitoring ; Clinical toxicology ; Toxic elements
Pathophysiology. Diabetes mellitus ; Cardiovascular disease ; Kidney disease ; Physiology and disorders of water, electrolyte, and acid-base metabolism ; Liver disease ; Gastric, pancreatic, and intestinal function ; Bone and mineral metabolism ; Disorders of the pituitary gland ; Adrenal cortex ; Thyroid disorders ; Reproduction-related disorders ; Pregnancy and prenatal testing ; Newborn screening and inborn errors of metabolism ; Pharmacogenetics
Molecular diagnostics. Molecular principles ; Molecular techniques ; Molecular applications

From the editors on "Preface": "... the eighth edition of Tietz fundamentals of clinical chemistry and molecular diagnostics. We built on the excellent work of our predecessors and ... Chapters were extensively updated, and more than 60 new authors were recruited to present the most current and relevant information.

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Chemistry, Clinical
Health and Wellbeing
Molecular Diagnostic Techniques
Molecular diagnosis

RB40 / TIE 2019