Basic Medical Laboratory Techniques

Norma J. Walters, RN, PhD, retired as an Associate Professor, Teacher Educator and Coordinator of Health Occupations from Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama. Barbara H. Estridge is a retired instructor of medical technology and research associate in the College of Science & Mathematics at Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama. Her experience includes working at the hospital bench, teaching clinical laboratory courses, biological and biomedical research, clinical laboratory management, and more. Anna P. Reynolds is a retired instructor of medical technology and a research coordinator at the College of Agriculture at Auburn University. She taught both hospital and university Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Technician, and Medical Laboratory Assistant programs. Her experience includes clinical and research experience in hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, microbiology, parasitology, and immunology.

Preface. How to use this Book. UNIT 1: Introduction to the Medical Laboratory. UNIT 2: Basic Hematology. UNIT 3: Basic Hemostasis. UNIT 4: Basic Immunology and Serology. UNIT 5: Urinalysis. UNIT 6: Basic Clinical Chemistry. UNIT 7: Basic Clinical Microbiology. UNIT 8: Basic Parasitology. Glossary. APPENDICES: Appendix A - Health Care Agencies, Resources and Professional Organizations. Appendix B - Common Medical Laboratory Abbreviations. Appendix C - Metric Conversion Tables. Appendix D - Laboratory Reference Values. Appendix E - Preparation of Laboratory Reagents. Appendix F - Sources of Laboratory Supplies. Index.