Essentials of Medical Laboratory Practice

Welcome to the clinical laboratory...in the physician’s office!Two dedicated laboratorians walk you step by step through the terminology, techniques, tests, and procedures you need to know to become an effective member of the office team.• Structure and organization of the clinical laboratory• Collection and processing of blood, urinary, and microbial samples• Rules and regulations for laboratory safety and quality assurance• Step-by-step procedures for key laboratory tests including all CLIA-waived testsA wealth of features make learning easier, including pertinent CAAHEP and ABHES standards, microscopic photographs of hematology cells and urinalysis sediment, suggested procedures and result report forms, patient considerations, and review questions. You’ll even find coverage of the advanced procedures performed outside of the physician’s office so you understand what happens to the samples you send out. There’s also information on CLIA and other government regulations and how they affect each procedure.And, as a bonus, under 'Additional Resources, you’ll find the interactive exercises from the CD-ROM packaged with the print version.