Basic Medical Laboratory Techniques by Barbara H Estridge

Basic Medical Laboratory Techniques by Barbara H Estridge

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. (Allied Health, Medical Lab Technicians, CLIA, OSHA, laboratory techniques)

PrefaceHow 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.

Norma J. Walters, RN, PhD, retired as an Associate Professor, Teacher Educator and Coordinator of Health Occupations from Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama. Barbara H. Estridge is a retired instructor of medical technology and research associate in the College of Science & 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.

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ISBN 13	9780766812062
ISBN 10	0766812065
Title	Basic Medical Laboratory Techniques
Author	Barbara H Estridge
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Delmar Cengage Learning
Year published	1999-12-23
Number of pages	640
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