This comprehensive, practical guide demonstrates how to perform the clinical calculations used in each area of the laboratory to ensure accurate patient results. The books three major sections cover basic mathematics principles, calculations for specificareas of the clinical laboratory, and statistical calculations used to test instrument performance. Each chapter covers a specific mathematical calculation, and the well-organized format emphasizes an in-depth understanding of these calculations, rather than straight memorization. Step-by-step examples reinforce the concepts, and calculation templates ensure correct calculations every time.
Basic Arithmetic, Rounding Numbers, And Significant Figures. Scientific Notations and Logarithms. Systems of Measurement. Dilutions and Titers. Molarity and Normality. Calculations Associated with Solutions. Clinical Chemistry Laboratory. Urinalysis Laboratory. Hematology Laboratory. Immunohematology Laboratory. Microbiology Laboratory. Quality Assurance in the Clinical Laboratory: Basic Statistical Concepts. Quality Assurance and Quality Control in the Clinical Laboratory. Instrument and Method Assessment.