Palko's Medical Laboratory Procedures / Edition 3

by Danielle Schortzmann Wilken, Phyllis Cox Director, Medical Assistant & Medical Technology Programs

Overview

Palko's Medical Laboratory Procedures, third edition, teaches the theory, principles, and pathology behind testing procedures for laboratory personnel. This is a competency-based textbook and reference that also functions as a workbook and laboratory manual by providing Procedure Competency Checklists for a step-by-step guide to proper protocol. Safety and total quality assurance have been emphasized throughout the text and current HIPAA regulations are introduced when appropriate to the laboratory setting. It is current in the new lab procedures set by CLIA and OSHA, Universal Precautions, and quality control. The more knowledgeable the lab personnel and accuracy of the test results, the greater the care provided to the patient.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780073401959
Publisher:	McGraw-Hill Education
Publication date:	01/18/2010
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	480
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 10.70(h) x 0.70(d)

Table of Contents

Unit 1: Introduction of the Physician's Office Laboratory
Chapter 1: Safety in the Laboratory
Chapter 2: The Microscope
Chapter 3: Math in the POL
Chapter 4: Statistics in the POL
Chapter 5: Quality Assurance and Quality Control
Chapter 6: Recordkeeping in the POL
Unit 2: Urinalysis
Chapter 7: Anatomy and Physiology of the Urinary System
Chapter 8: Collection and Preservation of the Urine Specimen
Chapter 9: Physical and Chemical Properties of the Urinalysis
Chapter 10: Microscopic Properties of the Urinalysis
Unit 3: Blood Collection
Chapter 11: Routine Venipuncture
Chapter 12: Advanced Venipuncture Techniques
Unit 4: Hematology
Chapter 13: Hemoglobin and Hematocrit: Manual Procedures
Chapter 14: White Blood Cell Count and Red Blood Cell Count: Manual Hematological Procedures
Chapter 15: Differential White Blood Cell Count: Manual Procedure
Chapter 16: Automated Hematology and Quality Control
Chapter 17: Advanced Hematology Procedures
Chapter 18: Blood Coagulation
Unit 5: Blood Chemistry
Chapter 19: Blood Glucose: Measurement and Monitoring
Chapter 20: Chemistry Testing
Unit 6: Immunology and Microbiology
Chapter 21: Immunology Tests
Chapter 22: Microbiology
Appendices:
Appendix A: Standard Precautions and Other Laboratory Safety Information
Appendix B: OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard
Appendix C:Sample Blood and Body Fluid Exposure Report Form
Appendix D:CLIA’s Levels of Certification
Appendix E:Preparing the POL for Inspection
Appendix F: Example of Laboratory Requisition Form
Appendix G:Blood Chemistry Tests Arranged by Profiles or Panels
Appendix H:Reference Values of Common Laboratory Tests
Appendix I:Vocabulary of the Clinical Laboratory