Key Features
- Chapter on uncertainty of measurement for traceability of test results, encompassing its sources, different approaches for calculation, along with a solved example has been added.
- A few other topics have been added, such as total lab automation, including integrated pre- and postanalytical automation systems, biomedical waste management as per Central Pollution.
- Control Board guidelines, screening of urine for inborn errors of metabolism, glycemic index and its importance, and hemoglobin electrophoresis.
- Besides routine biochemistry tests, important topics covered include quality control in clinical laboratories, Six Sigma approaches for clinical laboratories, therapeutic drug monitoring, anemia profile, and bone markers.
- For the publication of research work students can refer to the chapter on Components Associated with Research Work and Its Publication.
- Selection and coverage of topics are made keeping in view the requirements of not only undergraduates but also postgraduate students.
- Useful book to bridge the gap between clinicians and clinical laboratories.