For courses in clinical immunology.

A complete introduction to immunology, for the clinical immunology professional

Contemporary Clinical Immunology and Serology presents today's newest professional techniques and prepares learners to apply lab data to the delivery of superior patient care. Reflecting extensive input from leading clinical immunology professionals, the text is organized to build understanding step by step.

It takes students from basic vocabulary through common immunoassays to closer consideration of diseases that require immunologic methods of diagnosis. A detailed case study and critical-thinking questions in each chapter get students thinking like practitioners as they go.

Hallmark features of this title

A focus on modern techniques

• A wide spectrum of disorders is addressed, including non-infectious clinical disorders such as allergy/hypersensitivity; infectious diseases such as AIDS; and bacterial, fungal and parasitic diseases.
• Coverage of assays routinely performed in modern clinical immunology laboratories primarily focuses on multiplex and other new techniques.

Active-learning features

• Students learn essential mathematical calculations and formulae. Topics range from serial dilution to assessment of the positive predictive value of assays or kits.
• A case study and critical-thinking questions in each chapter prepare students for work in the lab.
• Review questions and Jeopardy Review in each chapter let students test their comprehension.