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This introductory textbook covers the essential theoretical principles along with commonly used serology techniques. Chapters concentrate on topics like the nature of the immune system, basic immunologic procedures, immune disorders, and serological diagnosis. Each chapter begins by explaining the theory, then details procedures for simulated clinical testing. Case studies relate the lab work to the diagnostic process. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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“I love the way the book is organized.”—Wendy Miller, MS, CLS(NSA), MT(ASCP)SI“I enthusiastically support the author’s approach…I think this is a very valuable text…”—Stephen M. Johnson, MS, MT (ASCP)Completely updated to include new information about the immune system and new treatments for immunological diseases! This practical introduction to clinical immunology covers all of the essential theoretical principles and the serology techniques most commonly used in the laboratory. Structured into easy-to-read, student-friendly sections, the 3rd Edition focuses on the direct application of theory to clinical laboratory practice.With questions by Maribeth L. Flaws, Ph.D., SM(ASCP)SI, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois and Christine Dorresteyn Stevens, EdD, MT(ASCP), Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, North Carolina
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