Clinical Immunology and Serology: A Laboratory Perspective 3rd Edition by Christine Dorresteyn Stevens gives new details about the immune system and new therapies for immunological ailments! This sensible introduction to scientific immunology covers all the important theoretical rules and the serology strategies mostly used in the laboratory.
Structured into straightforward-to-read, scholar-pleasant sections, the book focuses on the direct application of idea to scientific laboratory practice. Case research make subjects more related and assist to clarify the �huge picture.� Each chapter is a complete learning module that contains theoretic ideas, illustrations, definition of relevant terminology, procedures for simulated medical testing, and questions and case research that help to evaluate learning.
An insert features full-color slides visually demonstrates what to expect in the lab and shows the relationship between immunology and hematology. Updated references and extra lab workouts mirror modifications in immunology and serology. Lab workouts are designed as an instance and reinforce ideas mentioned within the chapters.
This book would be very useful for clinical laboratory scientists (CLS) in training or early in their practicing career. This book would also be very helpful as the course textbook for anyone teaching CLS students or for those performing such testing in their everyday practice (e.g., CLSs, pathologists, laboratory medicine residents, internal medicine practitioners).
This one-inch thick paperback book has 23 chapters. The first six cover the theoretical basis of immunology, followed by five chapters discussing basic laboratory test methodologies for immunological disorders or serology, another six chapters on specific immunologic disorders, and finally five chapters on commonly performed serological tests.
The descriptions of various diseases are concise yet complete, and nicely complemented with discussions of the corresponding available tests. Of note, the old "LE prep" test, a nonspecific test historically used as an adjunct for diagnosing systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), is not even mentioned - one of many examples that this book accurately reflects current and best laboratory practice!
Many of the chapters are followed by an "Exercise" for the interested reader, followed by review questions that nicely capture the key learning points. This book is an excellent reference for anyone learning or practicing clinical immunology or serology, based on its emphasis on evidence-based good laboratory practice.
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