The Tietz Textbook of Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Diagnostics, 6th Edition

By Nader Rifai (Author), this comprehensive textbook provides the most current and authoritative guidance on selecting, performing, and evaluating the results of new and established laboratory tests. It is an encyclopedic reference detailing everything you need to know, including analytical criteria for the medical usefulness of laboratory tests, variables that affect tests and results, laboratory medicine, applications of statistical methods, and most importantly clinical utility and interpretation of laboratory tests.

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Definitive Reference in Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Diagnostics – This text is the definitive reference in clinical chemistry and molecular diagnostics, now fully searchable and with quarterly content updates, podcasts, clinical cases, animations, and extended content online through Expert Consult.

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Expanded Molecular Diagnostics – Expanded Molecular Diagnostics section with 12 chapters that focus on emerging issues and techniques in the rapidly evolving and important field of molecular diagnostics and genetics ensures this text is on the cutting edge and of the most value.

Comprehensive Reference Intervals – Comprehensive list of Reference Intervals for children and adults with graphic displays developed using contemporary instrumentation.

Standard and International Units – Standard and international units of measure make this text appropriate for any user anywhere in the world.

New Chapters – 22 new chapters that focus on applications of mass spectrometry, hematology, transfusion medicine, microbiology, biobanking, biomarker utility in the pharmaceutical industry and more.

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Product Details – Series: Tietz Textbook of Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Diagnostics, Hardcover: 1888 pages, Publisher: Saunders; 6 edition (February 20, 2017), Language: English, ISBN-10: 0323359213, ISBN-13: 978-0323359214, Product Dimensions: 11 x 3 x 8.5 inches