Essentials of Clinical Pathology

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Salient Features This book explains the basic fundamentals of clinical chemistry, laboratory hematology and practical blood transfusion for the optimum use of laboratory tests in diagnosis and management of diseases. v Its main strengths are easy readability, scientific basis, incorporation of most recent concepts and clinical relevance. Discussion of laboratory tests is preceded, where required, by basic information on anatomy, physiology, and a concise outline of relevant diseases to facilitate understanding. The entire text is organized in three sections which are further divided into 39 chapters. Key information is emphasized by numerous illustrations, tables, and boxes. Reference ranges and critical values have been incorporated at the end of each chapter for quick access. It is mainly intended for second MBBS students and postgraduate residents in pathology. It will also be an essential reading for students of medical laboratory technology. Table Of Contents Section 1: Chemical Pathology and Related Studies 1. Examination of Urine 2. Renal Function Tests 3. Diabetes Mellitus 4. Liver Function Tests 5. Disorders of Lipids and Biochemical Cardiac Markers 6. Examination of Cerebrospinal Fluid 7. Examination of Pleural and Peritoneal Fluids 8. Examination of Sputum 9. Examination of Feces 10. Gastric Analysis 11. Tests for Malabsorption and Pancreatic Function 12. Thyroid Function Tests 13. Pregnancy Tests 14. Infertility 15. Semen Analysis Section 2: Laboratory Hematology 16. Hematopoiesis 17. Collection of Blood 18. Estimation of Hemoglobin 19. Packed Cell Volume 20. Total Leukocyte Count 21. Reticulocyte Count 22. Blood Smear 23. Red Cell Indices 24. Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate 25. Examination of Bone Marrow 26. Diagnosis of Malaria and Other Parasites in Blood 27. Laboratory Tests in Anemia 28. Laboratory Tests in Hematological Malignancies 29. Laboratory Tests in Bleeding Disorders 30. Laboratory Tests in Thrombophilia 31. Laboratory Tests in Porphyrias 32. Automation in Hematology Section 3: Practical Blood Transfusion 33. Blood Group Systems 34. Blood Grouping 35. Collection of Donor Blood, Processing and Storage 36. Screening Tests for Infections Transmissible by Transfusion 37. Compatibility Test (Cross-match) 38. Adverse Effects of Transfusion 39. Blood Components General References Index