Annotation
This is the first book in a series that serves the dual purpose of preparing students of CLS programs for certification exams and giving cross training skills to established clinical lab scientists who now find themselves called on to work in other areas of the lab. This book uses a building block approach to convey the material in a logical fashion. Starting with an overview of the relationship between medicine and the medical laboratory, the text proceeds to the diagnostic value of those analytes normally associated with clinical chemistry, on to technologies of analysis, quality assurance, and statistical analysis of laboratory data.


From The Publisher
*Designed to prepare students of clinical lab science for their certification tests or provide cross-training for established clinical lab scientists*Provides a comprehensive overview of clinical chemistry in straightforward, high yield fact format *Includes learning objectives and outline of material included, followed by multiple choice questions for self-assessment

Cut study time while maximizing learning with this high-yield, comprehensive review. Clinical Chemistry: Program Review & Exam Preparation (PREP) makes it easy to optimize your study sessions and use your time efficiently.
Clinical Chemistry: Program Review & Exam Preparation (PREP) helps you quickly locate key concepts. Pretests help you identify areas for extra attention. Then this PREP guide gives you what you need to know in an easy-to-remember format, packed with study-enhancing devices such as illustrations and learning objectives.
Features:
*Numerous study-enhancing tools
*Introductory outlines, objectives, and pretests
*Comprehensive review of clinical chemistry
*Self-test questions for evaluating strengths and weaknesses
*Many CLS-type multiple-choice questions
*Ideal review for courses and the CLS exam

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Affiliation
Robert H. Christenson, PhD., DABCC, FACB. Professor of Pathology, Professor of Medical and Research Technology, Univ of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland.

Linda C. Gregory, PhD., MT(ASCP), DABCC; Consultant, Rochester, Minnesota.

Lisa J. Johnson, M.H.S., MT(ASCP)SC.; Assistant Professor, Dept of Medical and Research Technology, Univ of Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland.

Part I: Classic Analytes.
Chapter 1: Carbohydrates.
Chapter 2: Lipids and Lipoproteins.
Chapter 3: Amino Acids and Proteins.
Chapter 4: Clinical Enzymology.
Chapter 5: Metabolic Analytes.
Chapter 6: Critical Care Analytes.
Chapter 7: Endocrine Function.
Chapter 8: Therapeutic Drug Monitoring.
Chapter 9: Toxicology.
Chapter 10: Disease-Specific Analytes.
Part II: Instrumentation and Analytical Techniques.
Chapter 11: Photometric and Electrochemical Measurements.
Chapter 12: Immunoassay.
Chapter 13: Separation Techniques.
Chapter 14: Molecular Diagnostics.
Chapter 15: Automation and Computerization.
Part III: Laboratory Operations.
Chapter 16: Calculations and Statistical Analyses.
Chapter 17: Method Evaluation.
Chapter 18: Quality Assurance and Quality Control.
Chapter 19: Regulatory Issues for the Clinical Laboratory.
Chapter 20: Management and Supervision.
Preface
Exerpt from the Preface:

Like most areas in clincial science and medicine, the discipline of clinical chemistry has experienced great evolution over the yuears, bringing to mind the old adage: "the onloy thing constant is change." There are several critical companions of this constant change: One is the need for professionals involved in science, technology, and medicine to keep up and remain competent in the practice of their chosen profession. Indeed, regulatory bodies mandate documentation of competency. A second critical companion is the need for professionals who have completed their training to demonstrate proficiency through successful performance on national certification examinations. The central purpose of Appleton & Lange's Outline Review: Clinical Chemistry is to provide a resource that focuses on these needs...