Uses a clear,reader-friendly writing style.
Examines thechemistry of urinalysis, including…
- Reactions on dip sticks
- Confirmatory methods
- Causes of false positives and negatives
- Different levels of sensitivity in the two major dip stick producers
Organizesreagent stripinformation with headers that clearly delineate theclinical significance, reactions,andinterference.
Usescase studiesandclinical situationsto promote problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
Providesprocedureandsummary boxesfor quick reference.
Includesstudy questionsat the end of each chapter that emulate questions on thenational ASCP examination.
Discusses thesafety precautionsneeded to guard against hazards related to urine and body fluid analyses.
Features more than175 full-color slidesof urine, cerebrospinal, seminal, synovial, serous, and vaginal fluids, positioned close to the related text.
Reviewsrenal physiologyandrenal function testing.
Offers comprehensive discussions of thephysical, chemical,andmicroscopic analyses of urine.
Describes, in detail, the laboratory tests used for thediagnosis and monitoring ofdiseases of glomerular, tubular, interstitial, and vascular origins.
Coversquality assurance and management,including requirements of accrediting agencies.
Discussesinstrumentationcurrently used the urinalysis laboratory.

Urinalysis And Body Fluids

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