Completely updated, the 4th edition of this classic resource offers the current, comprehensive coverage of immunology you need to stay on the cutting-edge of clinical laboratory science. It provides a solid foundation of knowledge and skills to take you from basic immunologic mechanisms and serologic concepts to the theory behind the procedures you'll perform in the lab, including automated techniques. It also explores the medical applications of clinical laboratory science, with information on disorders of infectious and immunologic origin, as well as topics such as transplantation and tumor immunology. Learning objectives, review questions, step-by-step procedures, and case studies help youmaster key concepts and prepare you to succeed in today's modern laboratory environment. INDICE: PART 1: BASIC IMMUNOLOGIC MECHANISMS1. An Overview of Immunology2.Antigens and Antibodies3. The Cells and Cellular Activities of the Immune System: Granulocytes and Mononuclear Cells4. The Cells and Cellular Activities ofthe Immune System: Lymphocytes and Plasma Cells5. Soluble Mediators of the Immune SystemPART 2: THE THEORY OF IMMUNOLOGIC AND SEROLOGIC PROCEDURES6. Safetyin the Immunology-Serology Laboratory7. Quality Assurance and Quality ControlNEW!8. Basic Serologic Laboratory Techniques NEW!9. Point-of-Care Testing NEW! 10. Agglutination Methods11. Electrophoresis Techniques12. Labeling Techniques in Immunoassay13. Automated Procedures14. Molecular TechniquesPART 3: IMMUNOLOGIC MANIFESTATIONS OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES15. The Immune Response in Infectious Diseases16. A Primer on Vaccines NEW!17. Streptococcal Infections18. Syphilis19. Vector-Borne Diseases20. Toxoplasmosis21. Cytomegalovirus22. InfectiousMononucleosis23. Viral Hepatitis24. Rubella Infection25. Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) PART 4: IMMUNOLOGICALLY AND SEROLOGICALLY RELATED DISORDERS26. Hypersensitivity Reactions27. Immunoproliferative Disorders28. Autoimmune Disorders29. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus30. Rheumatoid Arthritis31. Solid Organ Transplantation32. Bone Marrow Transplantation33. Tumor ImmunologyAppendixesA. Answers to Review QuestionsB. Diagnostic Tests in Medical Laboratory ImmunologyGlossary
- ISBN: 978-0-323-04382-3
- Editorial: Mosby
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 544
- Fecha Publicación: 09/11/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés