A Concise Review of Clinical Laboratory Science

Clinical Laboratory Science

Field focused on laboratory testing for health care.

Joel D. Hubbard

Editor and author of the reviewed text.

Texas Tech University

Institution where the program is offered.

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Publisher of the clinical laboratory science book.

FDA Clearance

Approval for limited use of drugs/devices.

Copyright

Legal protection for published material.

ISBN 978-0-7817-8202-9

Unique identifier for the book edition.

Library of Congress Cataloging

System for organizing library materials.

Medical Laboratory Technology

Discipline involving laboratory examinations and procedures.

Professional Responsibility

Clinician's duty to apply information accurately.

Drug Selection

Choosing appropriate medications for treatment.

Dosage Recommendations

Guidelines for administering medication amounts.

Critical Articles

Reviews that may quote from the book.

Acquisitions Editor

Person responsible for acquiring content.

Managing Editor

Oversees the publication process.

Project Manager

Coordinates the project timeline and tasks.

Manufacturing Manager

Handles production aspects of the book.

Marketing Manager

Promotes the book to potential readers.

Cover Designer

Creates the visual design of the book cover.

Design Coordinator

Manages the overall design elements.

Production Services

Company responsible for printing and binding.

Clinical Treatments

Recommended medical interventions based on evidence.

Drug Therapy

Use of medications to treat conditions.

Research Settings

Controlled environments for testing drugs/devices.

Ongoing Research

Continuous study affecting medical practices.

Patient Impact

Significance of laboratory work on individual health.

Professional Pride

Value in contributing to healthcare as a lab professional.

Brief Quotations

Short excerpts allowed under copyright rules.

Clinical Laboratory Professionals

Individuals working in laboratory settings to aid diagnosis.

Clinical Laboratory Science

Field focused on laboratory testing and diagnostics.

Second Edition

Updated version of a previously published text.

Concise Review

Summarized content for quick understanding.

National Certification Examinations

Tests for certification in clinical laboratory science.

ASCP Board of Registry Exam

Certification exam by American Society of Clinical Pathologists.

NCA Exam

Certification exam by National Certifying Agency.

AMT Exam

Certification exam by American Medical Technologists.

Texas Tech University

Institution contributing to the textbook's development.

Outline Format

Structured presentation of key facts and concepts.

Key Points

Highlighted information for easy reference.

Laboratory Operations

Management and organization of laboratory practices.

Quality Assurance

Processes ensuring reliability of laboratory results.

Molecular Pathology

Study of genetic diseases through molecular methods.

Image Bank

Collection of images referenced in the text.

Quiz Bank

Set of quizzes for student assessment.

Web Case Studies

Online case studies for practical application.

Full Text Online

Access to the complete text via the web.

Supplementary Materials

Additional resources available online for students.

Professionalism

Conducting oneself with integrity in the workplace.

Educational Unit Delivery

Methods for teaching and training in laboratories.

Contributing Authors

Experts who contributed chapters to the book.

Feedback Encouragement

Invitation for readers to provide input on the text.

Companion Website

Online platform for additional resources and materials.

Color Images

Visual aids included in the Image Bank.

Updated Information

Current data and practices in clinical laboratory science.

Laboratory Regulations

Rules governing laboratory operations and practices.

Genetic Disease Testing

Methods for diagnosing genetic disorders.

Lynne Hamilton

PhD, Assistant Professor, Clinical Laboratory Science

Lori Rice-Spearman

MS, Program Director, Clinical Laboratory Science

Joel D. Hubbard

PhD, Associate Professor, Clinical Laboratory Science

Barbara Sawyer

PhD, Professor, Laboratory Sciences

Hal S. Larsen

PhD, Chair, Diagnostic and Primary Care

Owatha L. Tatum

PhD, Assistant Professor, Clinical Laboratory Science

Wade Redman

MBA, Assistant Professor, Clinical Laboratory Science

Clinical Chemistry

Study of chemical processes in the body

Analytes

Substances analyzed in clinical tests

Pathophysiology

Study of functional changes in disease

Enzymology

Study of enzymes and their functions

Endocrinology

Study of hormones and endocrine glands

Toxic Drugs

Substances causing harmful effects in the body

Therapeutic Drugs

Medications used for treatment purposes

Hemostasis

Process to prevent and stop bleeding

Coagulation

Blood clotting process to seal wounds

Platelet Physiology

Study of platelet function in blood clotting

Blood Coagulation

Process of blood changing from liquid to gel

Fibrinolysis

Breakdown of blood clots after healing

Coagulation Disorders

Conditions affecting blood clotting ability

Hematology

Study of blood and its components

Hematopoietic Tissues

Tissues responsible for blood cell production

Hemoglobin Synthesis

Production of hemoglobin in red blood cells

Erythrocytes

Red blood cells transporting oxygen

Anemia

Condition of insufficient red blood cells

Polycythemia

Excessive production of red blood cells

Laboratory Analysis

Testing and examination of biological samples

Red Blood Cell Indices

Measurements used to evaluate red blood cells

RBC Disorders

Conditions affecting red blood cell function

Anemia

A condition with insufficient red blood cells.

Polycythemia

Excess of red blood cells in circulation.

Leukocyte Disorders

Diseases affecting white blood cell function.

Lymphocyte Physiology

Study of lymphocyte functions in immunity.

Immune System

Body's defense against pathogens and diseases.

Immunity

Ability to resist infections and diseases.

Immune Response (IR)

Body's reaction to foreign substances.

Major Histocompatibility Complex

Molecules that present antigens to T cells.

Hypersensitivity

Exaggerated immune response to harmless substances.

Autoimmunity

Immune system attacks body's own cells.

Immunodeficiencies

Conditions where immune response is inadequate.

Immunology Techniques

Methods used to study immune responses.

Syphilis Serology

Blood tests for syphilis infection detection.

Acute Phase Proteins

Proteins that increase during inflammation.

Hepatitis

Liver inflammation often caused by viruses.