Specimen collection

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Theory and Practice of Histological Techniques

Abstract: Light Microscopy. Fixation and Fixatives. Tissue Processing, Microtomy and Paraffin Sections. Frozen and Related Sections. The Theory of Staining and It Practical Implications. The Haematoxylins and Eosin. Connective Tissue and Stains. Proteins and Nucleic Acids. Amyloid. Carbohydrates. Lipids. Pigments and Minerals. The Neuroendocrine System. Micro-Organisms. Bone. Techniques in Neuropathology. Cytoplasmic Granules, Organelles and Special Tissues. Enzyme Histochemistry. Enzyme Histochemistry: Diagnostic Applications. Immunofluorescent Techniques. Immunocytochemical Techniques. Immunocytochemistry in Diagnostic Tumour Pathology. In-Situ Hybridisation. Diagnostic Cytopathology, Specimen Collection and Preparation. Diagnostic Cytopathology, Cell Appearances. Resin Embedding Media. Electron Microscopy 1: Instrumentation and Image Formation. Electron Microscopy 2: Practical Procedures. Electron Microscopy 3: Diagnostic Applications. Quantitation in Histopathology. Safety in the Histopathology Laboratory. Audit in Histopathology. Museum and Other Demonstration Techniques.

Tietz textbook of clinical chemistry

Abstract: Part I: Laboratory Principles. General Laboratory Techniques and Procedures. Specimen Collection and Processing, Sources of Biological Variation. Part II: Analytical Techniques and Instrumentation. Spectrophotometric Techniques. Fluorometry, Nephelometry, And Turbidimetry. Basic Principles of Radioactivity and Its Measurement. Electrochemistry. Electrophoresis. Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry. Principlesof Immunochemical Techniques. Automation in the Clinical Laboratory. Part III: Chemometrics. Statistical Procedures. Selection and Interpretation of Laboratory Procedures. Selection and Evaluation of Methods. Establishment and Use of Reference Values. Part IV: Laboratory Management. Clinical Laboratory Informatics. Laboratory Management. Quality Management. Part V: Analytes. Nucleic Acid Biochemistry and Diagnostic Applications. Amino Acids. Proteins. Cytokines. Clinical Enzymology. Tumour Markers. Carbohydrates. Lipids, Lipoproteins, And Apolipoproteins. Therapeutic Drug Monitoring. Clinical Toxicology. Toxic Metals. Vitamins. Trace Elements. Electrolytes and Blood Gases. Part VI: Pathophysiology. Physiology and Disorders of Wates, Electrolyte, And Acid-Base Metabolism. Liver Function. Cardiac Function. Renal Function and Nitrogen Metabolics. Gastric, Pancreatic, And Intestinal Function. Organ Transplantation. Nutritional Assessment, Therapy, And Monitoring. Mineral and Bone Metabolism. General Endocrine Function. Pituitary Function. Thyroid Function. Function of the Adrenal Cortex. Cathecol Amines and Serotonin. Reproductive Endocrine Function. Biochemical Aspects of Hematology. Porphyrins and Disorders of Porphyrin Metabolism. Clinical Chemistry of Pregnancy. Lysosomal Storage Disease. Appendix.

Clinical diagnosis and management by laboratory methods

Abstract: PART I: The Clinical Laboratory The Clinical Laboratory: Organization, Purpose and Practice Physician Office Laboratories (POLS) Principles of Instrumentation Clinical Laboratory Automation Interpreting Laboratory Results Informatics, Imaging and Interoperability Laboratory Statistics Clinical Laboratory Quality Assurance PART II: Clinical Chemistry Evaluation of Renal Function, Wather, Electrolytes, Acid-Base Balance and Blood Gases Metabolic Intermediates, Inorganic Ions and Biochemical Markers of Bone Metabolism Carbohydrates Lipids and Dyslipoproteinemia Specific Proteins Evaluation of Liver Function and Injury Clinical Enzymology Evaluation of Endocrine Function Toxicology and Therapeutic Drug Monitoring PART III: Urine and Other Body Fluids Basic Examination of Urine Cerebrospinal, Synovial, and Serious Body Fluids Andrology Laboratory and Fertility Assessment Laboratory Management of Assisted Reproductive Technology Laboratory Aspects of Gestation Management Laboratory Diagnosis of Gastrointestinal Tract and Pancreatic Disorders PART IV: Hematology, Coagulation and Transfusion Medicine Basic Examination of Blood Hematopoiesis Erythrocytic Disorders Leukocytic Disorders Blood Platelets Coagulation, Fibrinolysis and Hypercoagulation Immunohematology Transfusion Medicine Hemapheresis Tissue Banking and Progenitor Cell PART V: Immunology and Immunopathy Overview of the Immune System and Immunologic Disorders Immunoassays and Immunochemistry Laboratory Evaluation of the Cellular Immune System Laboratory Evaluation of Immunoglobin Function and Humoral Immunity Complement and Kinins: Mediators of Inflamation Cytokines and Adhesion Molecules HLA: The Major Histocompatability Complex of Man The Major Histocompatibility Complex and Disease Immunodeficiency Disorders Clinical and Laboratory Evaluation of Systemic Rheumatic Diseases Vasculitis Organ Specific Autoimmune Diseases Allergic Diseases Diagnosis and Management of Cancer Using Serologic Tumor Markers PART VI: Medical Microbiology Viral Infections Chlamydial, Rickettsial, and Mycoplasmal Infections Medical Microbiology In Vitro Testing of Antimicrobial Agents Spirochete Infections Mycobacteria Mycotic Diseases Medical Parasitology Molecular Pathology of Infectious Diseases Specimen Collection and Handling for Diagnosis of Infectious Diseases PART VII.: Molecular Pathology An Introduction to Molecular Pathology Molecular Diagnostics: Basic Principles and Techniques Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and Other Amplification Technology Hybridization Array Technology Applications for Cytogenetics in Modern Pathology Establishing a Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory Oncoproteins and Early Tumor Detection Molecular Techniques in the Hematopoietic Neoplasms Molecular Diagnosis of Genetic Diseases Parentage Testing: Use of DNA Polymorphism and Other Genetic Markers Forensic Identity Testing by DNA Analysis

Diagnostic Medical Parasitology

Abstract: Section 1. Philosophy and Approach to Diagnostic Parasitology Why Perform This Type of Testing? Who Should Perform Diagnostic Parasitology Testing? Where Should Diagnostic Parasitology Testing Be Performed? What Factors Should Precipitate Testing? What Testing Should Be Performed? What Factors Should Be Considered When Developing Test Menus?Section 2. Parasite Classification and Relevant Body Sites Protozoa Nematodes Cestodes Trematodes Pentastomids AcanthocephalaSection 3. Collection Options Safety Collection of Fresh Stool Specimens Preservation of Stool Specimens Collection of Blood Collection of Specimens from Other Body SitesSection 4. Specimen Test Options: Routine Diagnostic Methods and Body Sites O&P Examination of Stool Specimens Other Diagnostic Methods for Stool Specimens Testing of Other Intestinal Tract Specimens Urogenital Tract Specimens Sputum Aspirates Biopsy Specimens Blood Culture Methods Animal Inoculation and Xenodiagnosis Antigen and Antibody DetectionSection 5. Specific Test Procedures and Algorithms Microscopy O&P Examination Specialized Stains for Coccidia and Microsporidia Larval Nematode Culture Other Methods for Gastrointestinal Tract Specimens Methods for Urogenital Tract Specimens Preparation of Blood Films Blood ConcentrationSection 6. Commonly Asked Questions about Diagnostic Parasitology Specimen Collection Specimen Processing Diagnostic Methods Organism Identification Reporting Proficiency TestingSection 7. Parasite Identification Protozoa Nematodes Cestodes TrematodesSection 8. Identification Aids