Mathematics for the Clinical Laboratory

by Lorraine J. Doucette MS MT(ASCP) CLS(NCA)

This comprehensive, practical guide demonstrates how to perform the clinical calculations used in each area of the laboratory to ensure accurate patient results. The book's 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. Makes exercises easier to understand by highlighting the progression of the calculation to the answer in a second colour. An answer key at the end of the book provides detailed rationales for all calculation solutions. Reviews basic mathematics principles including the metric system, temperature conversions, and logarithms. Discusses specific calculations used in chemistry, urinalysis, hematology, immunohematology, and microbiology making it easier to find information about individual lab areas.

400 pages, Paperback

First published January 27, 1997