Clinical Guide to Laboratory TestsNorbert W. Tietz, Paul R. Finley The 3rd edition presents information on common tests as well as rare and highly specialized tests and procedures. Biological variables that may affect test results are discussed, and a focus is placed on reference ranges, diagnostic information, clinical interpretation of laboratory data, interferences, and specimen types. Includes a section on molecular pathology, and tests have been added in the areas of endocrinology, immunochemistry, serologic hepatitis testing, and more. |
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Blood Bank Clinical | 1 |
AMNIOTIC FLUID | 12 |
BLOOD CELL ENZYMES | 174 |
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