Immunology Laboratory Testing: A Comprehensive Guide

Edited by Dr. Vinay Subhash Mahajan, this issue of Clinics in Laboratory Medicine delves into the intricacies of immunology laboratory testing. It covers a wide range of topics, including:

1. Analysis of proteins and immunoglobulins in the clinical immunology laboratory
2. Antinuclear antibody tests
3. Serological diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis; ANCA; Anti-phospholipid antibodies
4. Diagnostic pitfalls in autoantibody testing
5. Analysis of the complement pathway
6. Flow cytometric analysis of immune cell subsets
7. Testing of cellular immune function in immunodeficiencies
8. Food allergy testing
9. Evaluation of the immune response in transplantation
10. Laboratory testing in the context of biologics and cellular therapies
11. Testing immune-related adverse-events in cancer immunotherapy
12. Molecular diagnosis of inherited immune disorders
13. Future of immunology lab testing

This comprehensive guide, published by Elsevier, is a valuable resource for medical professionals, researchers, and students interested in the field of immunology. The hardcover edition, comprising 240 pages, offers in-depth insights into the various aspects of immunology laboratory testing. It is an essential reference for those seeking to enhance their understanding of the complex processes involved in immunological testing and its applications in different medical contexts.