Tietz Fundamentals of Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Diagnostics

Get the foundational knowledge you need to successfully work in a real-world, clinical lab with Tietz Fundamentals of Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Diagnostics, 8th Edition. From highly respected clinical chemistry expert Nader Rifai, this condensed, easier-to-understand version of the acclaimed Tietz Textbook of Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Diagnostics uses a laboratory perspective to guide you through selecting and performing diagnostic lab tests and accurately evaluating the results. Coverage includes laboratory principles, analytical techniques, instrumentation, analytes, pathophysiology, and more. This eighth edition features new clinical cases from The Coakley Collection, new questions from The Deacon's Challenge of Biochemical Calculations Collection, plus new content throughout the text to ensure you stay ahead of all the latest techniques, instrumentation, and technologies.

PART I: PRINCIPLES OF LABORATORY MEDICINE 1. Clinical Chemistry, Molecular Diagnostics, and Laboratory Medicine 2. Analytical and Clinical Evaluation of Methods 3. Preanalytical Variation 4. Biological Variation 5. Establishment and Use of Reference Values 6. Specimen Collection, Processing, and Other Preanalytical Variables 7. Quality Management 8. Principles of Basic Techniques and Laboratory Safety