Building on a solid foundation of knowledge and skills, this classic text from trusted author Mary Louise Turgeon clearly explains everything from basic immunologic mechanisms and serologic concepts to the theory behind procedures performed in the lab.This go-to resource prepares you for everything from mastering automated techniques to understanding immunoassay instrumentation and disorders of infectious and immunologic origin. Packed with learning objectives, review questions, step-by-step procedures, and case studies, this text is the key to your success in today's modern laboratory environment. INDICE: Part I: Basic Immunologic Mechanisms1. Highlights of Innate and Adaptive Immune Systems2. Soluble Mediators of the Immune System3. Antigens and Antibodies4. Cellular Activities and Clinical Disorders of Innate and Adaptive ImmunityPart II: The Theory of Immunologic and Serologic Procedures5. Basic Safety in the Immunology-Serology Laboratory6. Quality Assurance and Quality Control Practices7. Basic Serologic Laboratory: Techniques and Clinical Applications8. Precipitation and Particle Agglutination Methods9. Electrophoresis Techniques10. Labeling Techniques in Immunoassay11. Flow Cytometry12. Molecular Laboratory TechniquesPart III: Immunologic Manifestations of Infectious Diseases13. Infectious Diseases: Overview & TORCH Diseases14. Streptococcal Infections15. Syphilis16. Vector-Borne Diseases17. Infectious Mononucleosis18. Viral HepatitisPart IV: Immune Disorders19. Primary and Acquired (Secondary) Immune Deficiencies20. Hypersensitivity Reactions21. Immunoproliferative Disorders22. Tolerance, Autoimmunity and Autoimmune Disorders23. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus24. Rheumatoid ArthritisPart V: Transplantation & Tumor Immunology25. Transplantation: HLA, Solid Organ, and Hematopoietic Stem Cells26. Tumor Immunology and Up-to-Date Applications of Next Generation SequencingPart VI: Vaccines27. Primer on VaccinesAppendix A: Answers to Case Study Multiple-Choice QuestionsAppendix B: Answers to Review QuestionsAppendix C: Origin and Immunoregulatory Activity of CytokinesBibliographyGlossary
- ISBN: 978-0-323-71193-7
- Editorial: Mosby
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
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- Fecha Publicación: 29/03/2021
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