Self-assessment Q&A in Clinical Laboratory Science, III

Self-assessment Q&A in Clinical Laboratory Science, III, adds a variety of subject matter that addresses new concepts and emerging technology, particularly in the areas of kidney biomarkers, cancer biomarkers, molecular diagnostics, multiple myeloma, pharmacogenomics, novel cardiovascular biomarkers and biomarkers of neurologic diseases. The field of Clinical Laboratory Science continues to evolve and editor Alan Wu has once again brought together experts in the field to cover the contemporary topics that are being tested today. This updated bank of questions and answers is a must-have to sharpen knowledge and skills.

Contains nearly 800 multiple choice questions with correct answer explanationsAssists readers in determining knowledge gaps so they can better study for certification examinations and remain current in this rapidly changing fieldProvides a format that is conducive to quick learning in digestible segments Includes beneficial citations for additional study

1. Mass spectrometry 2. Kidney markers 3. Cancer markers 4. Pregnancy 5. Heavy metals and ICP-MS 6. Protein electrophoresis 7. Sepsis 8. Molecular diagnostics for infectious diseases 9. Clinical and forensic toxicology 10. Point-of-care testing 11. Point-of-care technology 12. Cardiac markers 13. Multiple myeloma 14. Liquid biopsy 15. Pharmacogenomics 16. Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics 17. Reference ranges 18. Regulations 19. Hemolysis 20. Icterus 21. Lipemia 22. Pre-analytical variables 23. Bioinformatics 24. Therapeutic drug monitoring 25. Lab automation 26. Transplant TDM 27. Newborn screening 28. Lab statistics 29. Pediatric clinical chemistry 30. Hematology 31. Immunology 32. Autoimmune 33. Novel cardiovascular biomarkers 34. Antimicrobial resistance testing 35. Biomarkers of neurologic diseases 36. HLA testing