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Clinical Biochemistry Lecture Notespresents the fundamental science behind common biochemical investigations used in clinical practice. Taking a system-based approach, it explores the underlying physiological rationale for tests, with each test explained within the context of disruption by disease. It also explores the value and limitations of biochemical investigations, while helping readers to quickly develop the knowledge and skills required to select the appropriate investigations for diagnosis and management, and to correctly interpret test results. Case studies throughout chapters place the information within a clinical context to further assist readers in the development of test-selection and interpretation skills.

Key features include:

  • A comprehensive, yet concise overview of the science behind common biochemical investigations
  • Helps readers rapidly acquire a fully integrated, practical understanding of biochemical diagnostics
  • Ful

    Table of Contents

    Preface vi

    List of abbreviations vii

    About the companion website x

    1 Requesting and interpreting tests 1

    2 Disturbances of water, sodium and potassium balance 12

    3 Acid–base balance and oxygen transport 30

    4 Renal disease 43

    5 Disorders of calcium, phosphate and magnesium metabolism 60

    6 Diabetes mellitus and hypoglycaemia 77

    7 Disorders of the hypothalamus and pituitary 91

    8 Abnormalities of thyroid function 105

    9 Disorders of the adrenal cortex and medulla 121

    10 Investigation of gonadal function infertility, menstrual irregularities and hirsutism 139

    11 Pregnancy and antenatal screening 158

    12 Cardiovascular disorders 167

    13 Liver disease 183

    14 Gastrointestinal tract disease 198

    15 Nutrition 208

    16 Inflammation, immunity and paraproteinaemia 224

    17 Malignancy and tumour markers 234

    18 Disorders of iron and porphyrin metabolism 241

    19 Uric acid, gout and purine metabolism 252

    20 Central nervous system and cerebrospinal fluid 259

    21 Therapeutic drug monitoring and chemical toxicology 263

    22 Clinical biochemistry in paediatrics and the elderly 276

    Index 295

Clinical Biochemistry

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      Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
      Published 6 October 2017
      ISBN-13 9781119248682
      978-1119248682
      ISBN-10 111924868X
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      Physiology

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Clinical Biochemistry Lecture Notespresents the fundamental science behind common biochemical investigations used in clinical practice. Taking a system-based approach, it explores the underlying physiological rationale for tests, with each test explained within the context of disruption by disease. It also explores the value and limitations of biochemical investigations, while helping readers to quickly develop the knowledge and skills required to select the appropriate investigations for diagnosis and management, and to correctly interpret test results. Case studies throughout chapters place the information within a clinical context to further assist readers in the development of test-selection and interpretation skills.

      Key features include:

      • A comprehensive, yet concise overview of the science behind common biochemical investigations
      • Helps readers rapidly acquire a fully integrated, practical understanding of biochemical diagnostics
      • Ful

        Table of Contents

        Preface vi

        List of abbreviations vii

        About the companion website x

        1 Requesting and interpreting tests 1

        2 Disturbances of water, sodium and potassium balance 12

        3 Acid–base balance and oxygen transport 30

        4 Renal disease 43

        5 Disorders of calcium, phosphate and magnesium metabolism 60

        6 Diabetes mellitus and hypoglycaemia 77

        7 Disorders of the hypothalamus and pituitary 91

        8 Abnormalities of thyroid function 105

        9 Disorders of the adrenal cortex and medulla 121

        10 Investigation of gonadal function infertility, menstrual irregularities and hirsutism 139

        11 Pregnancy and antenatal screening 158

        12 Cardiovascular disorders 167

        13 Liver disease 183

        14 Gastrointestinal tract disease 198

        15 Nutrition 208

        16 Inflammation, immunity and paraproteinaemia 224

        17 Malignancy and tumour markers 234

        18 Disorders of iron and porphyrin metabolism 241

        19 Uric acid, gout and purine metabolism 252

        20 Central nervous system and cerebrospinal fluid 259

        21 Therapeutic drug monitoring and chemical toxicology 263

        22 Clinical biochemistry in paediatrics and the elderly 276

        Index 295

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