Clinical Chemistry: A Fundamental Textbook - Hardcover

This innovative text provides excellent information on the chemistry of assay techniques, with some discussion of biochemistry and pathology included to aid the reader in understanding chemical reactions, analytical techniques, and instrumental approaches available. Coverage includes a clear overview of electrophoretic techniques, a thorough survey of the leading immunochemical techniques and enzyme immunoassays employed in the laboratory, and comprehensive discussions of liver and kidney function, clinical endocrinology, clinical chemistry of pregnancy and birth, as well as drug monitoring and substance abuse. Clinical correlations are also provided. An Instructor's Manual is available.

Designed for the bench technician - who needs to know the basic theory of testing, but also has some interest in the application of the data generated by the laboratory. The text helps the reader understand the chemical reactions, the analytical techniques, and the instrumental approaches available. Clear and concise clinical correlations put laboratory results in the appropriate context.