Mathematics for the Clinical Laboratory

5th Auflage
ISBN: 978-0-443-12045-9
Verlag: Elsevier Health Sciences

Buch, Englisch, 432 Seiten, Format (B × H): 191 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 449 g

Master the math skills you'll need to perform accurate clinical laboratory calculations! Mathematics for the Clinical Laboratory, 5th Edition, demonstrates the calculations used in the analysis of test specimens. It begins by explaining basic mathematical principles, and then covers the types of calculations needed in specific areas of the clinical lab including urinalysis, hematology, immunohematology, and microbiology. Finally, it focuses on the statistical calculations used in quality assurance and quality control. Step-by-step examples reinforce your understanding, and calculation templates and practical margin notes ensure that you make correct calculations every time. - Step-by-step examples explain basic mathematical principles and show you exactly how to perform each type of calculation
- Example problems with answers can also be used as templates for solving laboratory calculations
- WHAT and HOW margin notes guide readers through the process of identifying in which situation a formula should be used and how to correctly analyze the outcome
- Learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter provide measurable outcomes to achieve by the completing the chapter material
- Practice problems at the end of each chapter provide a self-assessment tool, helping you determine what you need to review
- Note boxes and Quick Notes at the end of chapters make it easier to understand and remember pertinent information
- Full-color design includes 100 illustrations
- Glossary at the back of the book includes definitions of important mathematical terms
- Useful appendix of the Greek alphabet provides a quick reference to turn to when studying
- NEW! Updated content and calculations reflect the latest procedures used in today's laboratories
- NEW! Additional practice problems in each chapter provide extra opportunities for study and review

Autoren/Hrsg.

Doucette, Lorraine J

Fachgebiete

• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizin, Gesundheitswesen Medizintechnik, Biomedizintechnik, Medizinische Werkstoffe
• Mathematik | Informatik Mathematik Mathematik Allgemein
• Technische Wissenschaften Sonstige Technologien | Angewandte Technik Medizintechnik, Biomedizintechnik
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizin, Gesundheitswesen Labormedizin

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Basic Arithmetic, Rounding Numbers, and Significant Figures
2. Scientific Notation and Logarithms
3. Systems of Measurement
4. Dilutions and Titers
5. Calculations Associated with Solutions
6. Clinical Chemistry Laboratory
7. Urinalysis Laboratory
8. Hematology Laboratory
9. Immunohematology Laboratory
10. Microbiology Laboratory
11. Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory
12. Quality Assurance in the Clinical Laboratory: Basic Statistical Concepts
13. Quality Assurance and Quality Control in the Clinical Laboratory
14. Comprehensive Laboratory Quality Assurance
15. Infrequently Performed Calculations

Über Autor(innen)

Doucette, Lorraine J
Lorraine Doucette has been an educator for over 30 years and has also practiced as a medical technologist. She developed the MLT program at Anne Arundel Community College, and she is currently an associate professor and program director for the MLS program at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.