Product Review

Using a problem-based approach, Tietz's Applied LaboratoryMedicine, Second Edition presents interesting cases toillustrate the current use and interpretation of the most commonlyavailable clinical laboratory tests. The cases present detaileddescriptions of the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of disease.The book begins with an up-to-date general discussion of selectionand use of laboratory diagnostic and prognostic tests. Cases arethen grouped by category, including cardiovascular, pulmonary,renal, liver, gastrointestinal, endocrine, gynaecologic &obstetrical, haematological, CNS, lipid, congenital, toxicological,infectious, and autoimmune diseases.

Tietz's Applied Laboratory Medicine, SecondEdition:

• Presents over 100 cases organised by disease group
• Reflects latest treatment and risk factor guidelines, testingalgorithms and recommendations
• Newly covers coagulopathies, infectious diseases, andautoimmune diseases
• Provides excellent coverage of relevant pathophysiology andbiochemistry, and includes cases in molecular diagnostics
• Discusses legal implications

This book is an invaluable resource for all clinical chemists,clinical lab technologists, pathologists, and allied healthprofessionals. It is also of interest for general practitioners,residents, medical students, and educators.