Synopses & Reviews
Retaining the wide array of full color photos, illustrations, and photomicrographs that have madeand#160;
Graffandrsquo;s Textbook of Urinalysis and Body Fluidsand#160;a time-honored resource for students and laboratory professionals, this updated Third Edition is now even easier to use and easier to teach from.
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In addition to adding new and expanded content, the authors have reorganized the book into shorter, easier-to-digest chapters, added photos that depict important slides currently seen in practice, and created new online engagement exercises to help students master the material. An expanded array of online resources saves instructors time and help students succeed.
- More than 500 photos and illustrations--50 new to this edition--clarify concepts and familiarize readers with the normal and abnormal structures found in body fluids.
- A new chapter on Microscopyand#160;covers the basics of microscope handling, principles of illumination, and how to achieve the best contrast for proper viewing.
- Most of the 190 urinary sediment imagesand#160;have been resized and three have been replaced.
- Chapter 10andrsquo;sand#160;Atlas of Urinary Sediment, featuring over 190 full-color photomicrographs, is the central chapter and jewel of the text. No other text includes anything comparable.
- Superb coverageand#160;of urinalysis and other bodily fluids, including cerebrospinal fluid, serous fluids, synovial fluids, gastric fluids, fecal analysis, semen analysis, and vaginal secretions, preserves the integrity and importance of Sister Graff andrsquo;s work while expanding the bookandrsquo;s use as a valuable resource for students, instructors, and laboratory professionals.
- and#160;Chapter Objectivesand#160;prepare students for each chapterand#39;s material by laying out the key topics.
- Chapter-openingand#160;Key Termsand#160;enhance student understanding and provide handy lists for studying. Terms are bolded and highlighted in color throughout the chapter for in-context reinforcement.
- Chapter-endingand#160;Study Questionsand#160;reinforce key concepts and give students an opportunity to test their understanding.
- Case Studiesand#160;include sample lab results and images, challenging students to put the chapterand#39;s concepts into practice. Answers are in Appendix A.
- An updated Glossary of Termsand#160;is ideal for study and review.
- A complete indexand#160;is especially helpful to those who rely on the book as a reference.
Review
-- "I especially like the case studies included in each chapter and the questions that directly apply to lab work. Too often case studies ask too many questions regarding diseases and treatments rather than lab identifications, calculations, etc."
Synopsis
Newly updated, Graff's Textbook of Urinalysis and Body Fluids is the best urinalysis reference for laboratory students and professionals. In its Second Edition, this practical book retains its full-color images and top-notch coverage of urinalysis principles while significantly updating the content, broadening the scope to include new material on body fluids, providing more information on safety and quality assurance, and adding textbook features such as objectives, case studies, and study questions.
Synopsis
Newly updated, Graff's Textbook of Routine Urinalysis and Body Fluids is the best urinalysis reference for laboratory students and professionals. In its Second Edition, this practical book retains its full-color images and top-notch coverage of urinalysis principles while significantly updating the content, broadening the scope to include new material on body fluids, providing more information on safety and quality assurance, and adding textbook features such as objectives, case studies, and study questions.
Table of Contents
- 1: Urinalysis Clinical Laboratory Operations
- 2: Renal Anatomy and Physiology and Urine Formation
- 3: Collection and Physical Examination of Urine
- 4: Chemical Analysis of Urine
- 5: Microscopic Analysis of Urinary Sediment
- 6: Atlas of Urinary Sediment
- 7: Urinary and Metabolic Diseases and Related Urinalysis Findings
- 8: Introduction to Body Fluids
- 9: Cerebral Spinal Fluid Analysis
- 10: Serous Body Fluids
- 11: Synovial Fluid
- 12: Semen Analysis
- 13: Fecal Analysis
- 14: Miscellaneous Body Fluids
- 15: Automation of Urinalysis and Body Fluids Examination
Appendix A: Answers to Study Questions and Cases
Appendix B: Historically Relevant Urinalysis Information
Appendix C: Reagent Strip Color Chart
Glossary
Index