Clinical Laboratory Science: A Comprehensive Guide

Are you looking to gain a fundamental understanding of clinical laboratory science and its applications? Look no further than Linne & Ringsrud’s Clinical Laboratory Science: Concepts, Procedures, and Clinical Applications, 7th Edition. This esteemed textbook provides a discipline-by-discipline approach to clinical laboratory science, covering the essential skills and techniques required to work in a clinical laboratory and perform routine clinical lab tests.

Key Features and Topics Covered

• Laboratory Techniques and Safety: Learn about key laboratory techniques, safety protocols, measurement techniques, and quality assessment to ensure a solid foundation in clinical laboratory science.
• CLSI-Compliant Procedures: Clear, straightforward instructions are presented in the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) format, making it easier to follow lab procedures.
• Hands-on Learning: Step-by-step procedures guide you through the exact steps you’ll perform in the lab, ensuring you’re confident and competent in your skills.
• Assessment and Review: Review questions at the end of each chapter help you assess your understanding and identify areas requiring additional study.
• Broad Scope and Applications: This textbook is an ideal introduction to clinical laboratory science at various levels, including CLS/MT, CLT/MLT, and Medical Assisting, and reflects the taxonomy levels of the CLS/MT and CLT/MLT exams.
• Visual Aids and Illustrations: Detailed full-color illustrations show what you’ll see under the microscope, making complex concepts easier to understand.
• Evolve Companion Website: Access a wealth of online resources, including procedures, a glossary, audio glossary, and links to additional information.
• Case Studies and Critical Thinking: Apply content to real-life scenarios through case studies, critical thinking, and multiple-choice questions.
• Learning Objectives and Outcomes: Study more effectively with measurable outcomes to achieve by completing the material.
• Streamlined Approach: Focus on the most essential information on individual disciplines in clinical lab science, making it easier to learn and retain.
• Author Expertise: Benefit from the expertise of Mary Lou Turgeon, a well-known CLS educator, speaker, and author who provides insight into the rapidly changing field of clinical laboratory science.
• Convenient Glossary: Easily look up definitions without having to search through each chapter.

New Features in the 7th Edition

• Procedure Worksheets: Perforated pages allow you to easily remove and use in the lab, or assign as homework.
• Instrumentation Updates: Stay current with new technology being used in the lab.
• Additional Key Terms: Expand your knowledge with need-to-know terminology in each chapter.
• Additional Tables and Figures: Clarify complex concepts with additional visual aids and illustrations.

With its comprehensive coverage and practical approach, Linne & Ringsrud’s Clinical Laboratory Science: Concepts, Procedures, and Clinical Applications, 7th Edition is the perfect resource for students and professionals alike looking to gain a deeper understanding of clinical laboratory science.