Tietz Textbook of Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Diagnostics: First South Asia Edition,

Select, perform, and evaluate the results of new and established laboratory tests. Now fully searchable, this classic reference features extended content for clinical chemists, pathologists, and laboratory managers. It offers encyclopedic coverage of the field that defines analytical criteria for the medical usefulness of laboratory procedures, introduces new approaches for establishing reference ranges, describes variables that affect tests and results, and more.

1. NEW! Internationally recognized chapter authors are considered among the best in their field.
2. UPDATED! Expanded molecular diagnostics section with 12 chapters that focus on emerging issues and techniques in the rapidly evolving and important field of molecular diagnostics and genetics ensures this text is on the cutting edge and of the most value.
3. NEW! Comprehensive list of reference intervals for children and adults with graphic displays developed using contemporary instrumentation.
4. NEW! Standard and international units of measure make this text appropriate for any user, anywhere in the world.
5. NEW! 22 new chapters that focus on applications of mass spectrometry, hematology, transfusion medicine, microbiology, biobanking, biomarker utility in the pharmaceutical industry, and more!
6. NEW! Expert Editor, Nader Rifai, and Senior Editors, Andrea Rita Horvath and Carl T. Wittwer, bring fresh perspectives and help ensure that the most current information is presented.
7. UPDATED! Thoroughly revised and peer-reviewed chapters provide you with the most current information

Key Features

1. NEW! Internationally recognized chapter authors are considered among the best in their field.
2. UPDATED! Expanded molecular diagnostics section with 12 chapters that focus on emerging issues and techniques in the rapidly evolving and important field of molecular diagnostics and genetics ensures this text is on the cutting edge and of the most value.
3. NEW! Comprehensive list of reference intervals for children and adults with graphic displays developed using contemporary instrumentation.
4. NEW! Standard and international units of measure make this text appropriate for any user, anywhere in the world.
5. NEW! 22 new chapters that focus on applications of mass spectrometry, hematology, transfusion medicine, microbiology, biobanking, biomarker utility in the pharmaceutical industry, and more!
6. NEW! Expert Editor, Nader Rifai, and Senior Editors, Andrea Rita Horvath and Carl T. Wittwer, bring fresh perspectives and help ensure that the most current information is presented.
7. UPDATED! Thoroughly revised and peer-reviewed chapters provide you with the most current information