F.J. Baker

Bio: F.J. Baker is an academic researcher. The author has contributed to research in topics: Blood transfusion & Excretion. The author has an hindex of 5, co-authored 17 publications receiving 445 citations.

Introduction to Medical Laboratory Technology

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Baker & Silverton's introduction to medical laboratory technology

Abstract: General Introduction: Health and Safety in the Laboratory Elementary Microscopy Collection and Reporting of Specimens Clinical Chemistry: Some Fundamentals of Chemistry Analytical Procedures Introduction to Clinical Chemistry Gastric and Pancreatic Function Tests Liver Function Tests Renal Function Tests Chemical Analysis of Cerebrospinal Fluid Cellular Pathology: Introduction to Histology Fixation Decalcification Dehydration, Impregnation and Embedding Techniques Section Cutting Biological Staining Staining Procedures Cytological Techniques Microbiology: Introduction to Microbiology Microscopic Examination of Bacteria Sterilisation The Principles and Use of Culture Media Preparation of Culture Media Methods for Anaerobic Cultivation Bacteria Antigen-Antibody Reactions Routine Bacteriological Examination of Specimens Medical Mycology Virology Haematology: Introduction to Haematology Blood Collection and Microscopic Study The Full Blood Count Beyond the Full Blood Count Haemostasis: Transfusion Science: Introduction to Blood Transfusion The ABO and Rh Blood Group Systems Red Cell Antigen-Antibody Reactions Collection and Storage of Blood and Blood Products Compatibility Testing Bibliography Appendix 1 Manufacturers' Names and Addresses Appendix 2 Useful Information Index.

Introduction to Microbiology

Abstract: This chapter presents an introduction to microbiology. In 1675, Antony van Leeuwenhoek described little animals he found when examining stagnant rainwater under his homemade microscope. Many of the first animalcules were protozoa, but later experiments yielded the first recorded account of microorganisms. The chapter further discusses the classification of microorganisms. Protozoa are small, single-cell animals belonging to the lowest division of the animal kingdom. Like protozoa, fungi are non-photosynthetic organisms. Viruses and rickettsiae are minute organisms that can only multiply within living cells. Bacteria are microscopic unicellular organisms. Bacteria can be classified into the following types of cell: the ovoid or spheroid, called coccus ; the rod or cylindrical bacillus ; the curved vibrio , the spiral-shaped spirillum and coil-shaped spirochaetes .

Introduction to haematology

Abstract: This chapter presents an introduction to hematology. Hematology, the study of blood, deals with the examination of cells, the determination of blood groups, blood transfusion, antibody investigations, and other miscellaneous matters. Essentially, blood consists of innumerable microscopic cells—erythrocytes (red blood cells) and leucocytes (white blood cells). These are suspended in a pale-yellow fluid called plasma. It also contains minute structures called platelets or thrombocytes, which are necessary for the coagulation of shed blood. Blood cells are evolved in bone marrow and lymphoid tissue. Immature red and white cells are not normally present in the circulating blood. Leucocytes retain their nuclei when mature, but erythrocytes do not. Any nucleated red cells or immature white cells in the peripheral blood are a sign of blood disorder. Leucocytes are present in much smaller numbers than erythrocytes. The chapter discusses the structure and function of blood cells. Unstained leucocytes appear colorless, but a thin blood film, stained by the Romanowsky method, can be seen to contain white cells of three main types, namely, the granulocytes, lymphocytes, and monocytes.

Routine Bacteriological Examination of Specimens

Abstract: This chapter presents details regarding the routine examination of specimens. Many types of specimens are received daily in a routine bacteriology laboratory, and it is important that some details are observed before any examination is started. For example, the specimen should be properly labeled with the patient's name, hospital number, ward, and date of collection. This is essential to obviate confusion of specimens from patients of similar name. The chapter highlights some other details that are observed before any examination of specimen is started. In certain diseases, bacteria may be present in the blood, for example, septicemia and typhoid fever, and the presence of the causative organisms may be detected by cultures. It is very important that the clinician be informed, as soon as possible, of any organisms found in a cerebrospinal fluid specimen. In most cases, this can be ascertained by examination of stained direct smears. Normally, cerebrospinal fluid is sterile, but contaminants may be introduced by careless technique, both in ward and laboratory.

Oecd guideline for testing of chemicals

Abstract: 1. The in vivo alkaline comet (single cell gel electrophoresis) assay (hereafter called simply the comet assay) is used for the detection of DNA strand breaks in cells or nuclei isolated from multiple tissues of animals, usually rodents, that have been exposed to potentially genotoxic material(s). The comet assay has been reviewed and recommendations have been published by various expert groups (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10). This Test Guideline is part of a series of Test Guidelines on genetic toxicology. A document presented as an Introduction to the Test Guidelines on genotoxicity (11) can also be referred to and provides succinct and useful guidance to users of these Test Guidelines.

Long-term creatine intake is beneficial to muscle performance during resistance training

Abstract: Vandenberghe, K., M. Goris, P. Van Hecke, M. Van Leemputte, L. Vangerven, and P. Hespel. Long-term creatine intake is beneficial to muscle performance during resistance training.J. Appl. Physiol. 8...