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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