Essentials of Clinical Pathology Book

Contents

Section 1

Chemical Pathology and Related Studies

1. Examination of Urine .............................................................................. 3

2. Renal Function Tests............................................................................... 30

3. Diabetes Mellitus ................................................................................... 39

4. Liver Function Tests .............................................................................. 52

5. Disorders of Lipids and Biochemical Cardiac Markers ........................ 69

6. Examination of Cerebrospinal Fluid ..................................................... 80

7. Examination of Pleural and Peritoneal Fluids ....................................... 91

8. Examination of Sputum.......................................................................... 99

9. Examination of Feces ............................................................................ 104

10. Gastric Analysis ................................................................................... 121

11. Tests for Malabsorption and Pancreatic Function ................................ 127

12. Thyroid Function Tests ........................................................................ 137

13. Pregnancy Tests ................................................................................... 146

14. Infertility .............................................................................................. 150

15. Semen Analysis .................................................................................... 159

Section 2

Laboratory Hematology

16. Hematopoiesis .................................................................................... 169

17. Collection of Blood............................................................................. 179

18. Estimation of Hemoglobin ................................................................. 183

19. Packed Cell Volume ........................................................................... 188

20. Total Leukocyte Count ....................................................................... 192

21. Reticulocyte Count ............................................................................. 196

22. Blood Smear ....................................................................................... 200

23. Red Cell Indices ................................................................................. 213

24. Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate ......................................................... 215

25. Examination of Bone Marrow ............................................................ 220

26. Diagnosis of Malaria and Other Parasites in Blood ........................... 229

27. Laboratory Tests in Anemia ................................................................ 244

28. Laboratory Tests in Hematological Malignancies .............................. 273

29. Laboratory Tests in Bleeding Disorders ............................................. 288

30. Laboratory Tests in Thrombophilia .................................................... 311

31. Laboratory Tests in Porphyrias .......................................................... 314

32. Automation in Hematology ............................................................... 319


Section 3

Practical Blood Transfusion

33. Blood Group Systems ........................................................................ 329

34. Blood Grouping ................................................................................. 336

35. Collection of Donor Blood, Processing and Storage ......................... 341

36. Screening Tests for Infections Transmissible by Transfusion ........... 347

37. Compatibility Test (Cross-match) ..................................................... 352

38. Adverse Effects of Transfusion.......................................................... 354

39. Blood Components ............................................................................ 359

General References ................................................................................. 365

Index ....................................................................................................... 367



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