Clinical Laboratory Urinalysis and Body Fluids 1st Edition Robert Sunheimer TESTGEN

Handbook for Clinical Laboratory Urinalysis and Physiological Fluids by Robert Sunheimer 1st Edition TESTGEN

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   0132784041
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   978-0132784047A well-organized, concise, and comprehensible guide to urinalysis and bodily fluids aimed at medical laboratory professionals and students.

   Handbook for Clinical Laboratory Urinalysis and Physiological Fluids collects all the essential information required by medical laboratory students on the subject of urinalysis and bodily fluids. It is current, succinct, and easily digestible, reflecting the significant academic, research, and technical experience of the authors in the field of clinical laboratory science. The covered topics span safety measures, quality control, renal anatomy and physiology, pre-analysis urinalysis, physical properties and chemical tests in urinalysis, microscopic examination, renal disorders, cerebrospinal fluid, serous fluids, various body fluids, amniotic fluid, pregnancy testing, metabolic disorders, and fecal analysis. The content flows logically, with supporting tables, boxes, and figures enhancing each chapter’s technical details. Chapter goals are delineated at multiple levels tailored to laboratory technicians and technologists. Periodic self-assessment quizzes challenge students with relevant review questions, while chapter-ending assessments cater to students with diverse educational backgrounds. To offer practical insights, case studies are included at the outset of each chapter, complemented by scattered ‘Mini Case’ scenarios throughout.

   Educational Features

   This manual equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel as clinical laboratory practitioners.

   • Delivers current insights on all aspects of urinalysis and different bodily fluids: Covers safety, quality control, and various types of body fluid examinations alongside all stages of urinalysis
   • Adaptable to support the learning of both laboratory technicians and technologists, and students with diverse academic backgrounds : Includes sets of chapter objectives and review questions tailored to accommodate students with varying levels of knowledge and objectives
   • Offers practical insight through numerous case studies: Features ‘Case in Point’ case studies to provoke thought in each chapter, along with Mini Case studies dispersed throughout the chapters