Includes bibliographical references and index.

Sect. 1. General principles -- Principles of interpretation of laboratory tests -- Sect. 2. Hematology -- Hematologic methods -- Diseases of red blood cells -- Diseases of white blood cells -- Hemostasis and tests of hemostatic function -- Disorders os hemostasis -- Sect. 3. Immunology -- Principles of immunology and immunology testing -- Transfusion medicine -- Sect. 4. Clinical chemistry -- General chemistry -- Acid-base and electrolyte regulation -- Enzymes and other markers of tissue dysfunction -- Tests of liver function -- Sect. 5. Clinical microbiology -- Principles of clinical microbiology -- Systematic clinical microbiology -- Serologic diagnosis of infectious diseases -- Sect. 6. The endocrine system -- Laboratory interpretation of endocrine tests -- Reproductive endocrinology -- Sect. 7. Miscellaneous -- Therapeutic drug monitoring and toxicology -- Laboratory assessment of body fluids -- Appendixes -- Appn. A. Disorders of nutrition -- Appn. B. Tumor markers -- Appn. C. Perinatal laboratory testing -- Appn. D. Neonatal laboratory testing -- Appn. E. Normal reference laboratory values.

Presents a practical approach to the understanding of pathophysiology and the application of laboratory testing in clinical diagnosis. The 11th edition reflects the changing trends in laboratory medicine, such as new strategies in coagulation testing, diagnosis of cancer risk, and early diagnosis of myocardial infarction. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)