Clinical Laboratory Urinalysis and Body Fluids, 1st edition

Published by Pearson (September 15, 2020) © 2020

  • Robert Sunheimer MSMT(ASCP)SC,SLS,Professor Emeritus SUNY Upstate Medical University of Syracuse
  • Linda Graves
  • Wendy Stockwin
  • Elizabeth Gockel-Blessing
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Title overview

For undergraduate courses in urinalysis and body fluids as part of clinical laboratory programs.

A current, concise, and easy-to-read survey of urinalysis body fluids. Clinical Laboratory Urinalysis and Body Fluids is part of Pearson's clinical laboratory science series, which offers a balanced, engaging presentation of theory and application. Reflecting the authors' combined extensive experience in academia, research, and clinical work, the text gives clinical laboratory technology students a solid foundation in urinalysis and body fluids - including in safety, quality, A&P, procedures, and analysis while providing practical insight through case studies and 'Mini Case' patient scenarios.

Table of contents

  • Safety
  • Quality Issues in a Clinical Urinalysis Laboratory
  • Renal Anatomy and Physiology
  • Pre-Analytical Urinalysis
  • Urinalysis: Physical Components
  • Urinalysis: Chemical Examination: The Reagent Strip
  • Microscopy
  • Urinalysis: Microscopic Urine Sediment Examination
  • Renal Diseases
  • Cerebrospinal Fluid
  • Serous Fluids
  • Other Body Fluids
  • Amniotic Fluid and Pregnancy Testing
  • Metabolic Diseases
  • Fecal Analysis

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