Accurate Results in the Clinical Laboratory: A Guide to Error Detection and Correction

Accurate Results in the Clinical Laboratory: A Guide to Error Detection and Correction, Second Edition, provides a comprehensive review of the factors leading to errors in all areas of clinical laboratory testing. This trusted guide addresses interference issues in all laboratory tests, including patient epigenetics, processes of specimen collection, enzymes and biomarkers. Clinicians and laboratory scientists will both benefit from this reference that applies discussions to both accurate specimen analysis and optimal patient care. Hence, this is the perfect reference for clinical laboratorians, from trainees, to experienced pathologists and directors.

- Includes detailed discussions on immunoassay design and interferences, including the prozone effect and biotin interference

- Covers modern challenges in routine clinical chemistry testing for small molecules, proteins, enzymes, endocrinology, and tumor markers

- Provides best practices in clinical laboratory informatics to avoid common pitfalls