Synopses & Reviews
'This newly revised, performance-based text is designed for use in the classroom and the laboratory. Workers in physicians? office laboratories, small clinics, hospital laboratories, public health departments, and point-of-care testing facilities will find this useful guide covers both theories and techniques of basic medical laboratory procedures in hematology, hemostasis, urinalysis, clinical chemistry, and clinical microbiology. The content is broken into eight units. Each unit begins with an introductory overview and then breaks into separate, sequentially numbered lessons. Lessons are short and to the point, covering the basic concepts, and emphasizing safety and quality assurance. New updated photographs and illustrations enhance the reader?s understanding. Updated content meets the new OSHA and CDC regulations and information on needles and new safety regulations is addressed.'
Synopsis
A performance-based resource for workers in all medical lab settings, covering theory and techniques of basic medical lab procedures. Procedures are presented in an easy-to-follow format that includes a performance guide, covering 16 CLIA-waived tests as well as more complex tests, and incorporate CLIA and OSHA safety regulations. Material is divided into lessons within units, and includes learning objectives, basic theoretical and technical information, safety precautions, review questions, activities, and worksheets.
Synopsis
This extensively revised, performance-based text covers the theory and techniques of basic medical laboratory procedures that are performed in physician office laboratories, small clinics, hospital laboratories, public health departments and point-of-care testing facilities. The procedures follow a user-friendly format that includes objectives, glossary, review questions, and a performance guide. This text includes 16 CLIA-waived tests, as well as some more complex tests, and incorporates up-to-date CLIA and OSHA safety regulations. This fourth-edition text is a comprehensive guide to all the essential laboratory techniques.
About the Author
Barbara H. Estridge is a retired instructor of medical technology and research associate in the College of Science and Mathematics at Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama. Her experience includes working at the hospital bench, teaching clinical laboratory courses, biological and biomedical research, clinical laboratory management, and more. Anna P. Reynolds is a retired instructor of medical technology and a research coordinator at the College of Agriculture at Auburn University. She taught both hospital and university Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Technician, and Medical Laboratory Assistant programs. Her experience includes clinical and research experience in hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, microbiology, parasitology, and immunology. Norma J. Walters, RN, PhD, retired as an Associate Professor, Teacher Educator and Coordinator of Health Occupations from Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama.
Table of Contents
Preface. How to use this Book. UNIT 1: Introduction to the Medical Laboratory. UNIT 2: Basic Hematology. UNIT 3: Basic Hemostasis. UNIT 4: Basic Immunology and Serology. UNIT 5: Urinalysis. UNIT 6: Basic Clinical Chemistry. UNIT 7: Basic Clinical Microbiology. UNIT 8: Basic Parasitology. Glossary. APPENDICES: Appendix A - Health Care Agencies, Resources and Professional Organizations. Appendix B - Common Medical Laboratory Abbreviations. Appendix C - Metric Conversion Tables. Appendix D - Laboratory Reference Values. Appendix E - Preparation of Laboratory Reagents. Appendix F - Sources of Laboratory Supplies. Index.