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Accurate Results in the Clinical Laboratory

A Guide to Error Detection and Correction

Book • Second Edition2019

Edited by:

Amitava Dasgupta and Jorge L. Sepulveda

Accurate Results in the Clinical Laboratory

A Guide to Error Detection and Correction

Book • Second Edition2019

 

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Edited by:

Amitava Dasgupta and Jorge L. Sepulveda

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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.

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
  • 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

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978-0-12-813776-5

Language

English

Published

2019

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Copyright © 2019 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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Editors

Amitava Dasgupta

Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Texas McGovern Medical School, Houston, TX, United States

Jorge L. Sepulveda

Professor of Pathology and Cell Biology, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY, United States