Fundamentals of the Study of Urine and Body Fluids

Dr. John W. Ridley has a wealth of experience in the medical field, in a variety of positions, both civilian and military. He began his career as a patient care technician before going to serve during the Vietnam conflict as a combat medic. He then worked as a trainer for combat medics, until he received an appointment to the laboratory training program at Brooke Army Medical Center, Ft. Sam, Houston, TX. He served three years of active duty as a medical laboratory technician and then pursued his BS degree in Zoology and his Master's of Education degree, both from the University of Georgia. During this time, his work experience included positions as a laboratory technician and later a technologist, then a clinical laboratory manager and as an officer in several US Army Reserve Combat Support Hospitals, rising to the rank of Colonel. Dr. Ridley completed a Ph.D. in Health and Human Services shortly after completing a tour of duty in Desert Shield/Desert Storm. He then completed his education as a registered nurse, which allowed him to incorporate the critical clinical perspective into his role as an educator, which began in 1992, and continues today. Dr. Ridley is currently the Director of Medical Laboratory Technology at West Central Technical College in Waco, Georgia.

Chapter 1: Introduction to the Study of Body Fluids.-  Chapter 2: Quality Assurance and Laboratory Regulation.- Chapter 3: Safety Practices in Testing Areas.- Chapter 4: Metabolic Origins of Urine and Other Body Fluids.- Chapter 5:  Microscopic Components Common to Body Fluids.- Chapter 6:  Specimen Collection of Body Fluids.- Chapter 7: Diseases of the Urinary System.- Chapter 8: Components of the Evaluation of Urine.- Chapter 9:Microscopic Examination.- Chapter 10: Procedure for Performing Complete Urinalysis.- Chapter 11: Cerebrospinal Analysis.- Chapter 12:Semen Evaluation.- Chapter 13: Serous Fluids Analysis.- Chapter 14: Synovial Fluid Evaluation.- Chapter 15: Fecal Analysis.- Chapter 16: Miscellaneous Related Laboratory Analyses.- Chapter 17: Microscope Use and Care.