Tietz Fundamentals of Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Diagnostics , 8th Edition (Original PDF from Publisher)

Tietz Fundamentals of Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Diagnostics , 8th Edition (Original PDF from Publisher)

Tietz Fundamentals of Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Diagnostics , 8th Edition will provide you with the fundamental knowledge you need to function successfully in a real-world clinical lab . This streamlined , simpler version of the renowned Tietz Textbook of Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Diagnostics , written by the highly regarded clinical chemistry expert Nader Rifai , will help you choose and carry out diagnostic lab tests , as well as correctly evaluate the results .

Laboratory principles , analytical methods , instrumentation , analytes , pathophysiology and other topics are covered . This eighth edition has updated material throughout the text to keep you abreast of all the most recent procedures , tools and technology . It also includes new clinical cases from The Coakley Collection and questions from The Deacon’s Challenge of Biochemical Calculations Collection . Condensed version of the clinical chemistry “bible” . offers far more focused and streamlined content that is nonetheless authoritative and well-presented .

Optical methods , electrochemistry , electrophoresis , chromatography , mass spectrometry , enzymology , immunochemical methods , microchips , automation and point-of-care testing are all covered in terms of analytical methods and equipment . The principles of molecular biology , nucleic acid techniques and applications and genomes and nucleic acid mutations are covered in updated chapters on molecular diagnostics , which reflect the advances in this quickly growing subject . Each chapter includes learning objectives , key terms and review questions to aid with learning .

More than 500 pictures and simple-to-read tables aid in the comprehension and retention of important ideas by readers . NEW: The Coakley Collection Clinical Cases Use real-world examples to show how textual principles are applied in practical situations . NEW ! The Deacon’s Challenge of Biochemical Calculations Collection questions assist readers develop their critical thinking abilities while reinforcing key ideas . NEW! Readers are kept up to date on the most recent methods , tools and technology thanks to updated content throughout the text . NEW ! As the Director of Clinical Chemistry at Children’s Hospital in Boston , the Editor-in-Chief of the journal Clinical Chemistry and a Professor of Pathology at Harvard University , the new lead author Nader Rifai contributes his knowledge .

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