Master Clinical Laboratory Diagnosis Through 100 Real-World Progressive Disclosure Cases
Transform your approach to laboratory medicine with the most comprehensive case-based learning resource for Medical Laboratory Scientists, Medical Laboratory Technicians, and medical students preparing for ASCP certification and clinical practice.
Why This Book Is Different:
Unlike traditional laboratory medicine textbooks that present isolated facts, this groundbreaking resource uses
progressive disclosure methodology
-the same clinical reasoning process used by expert laboratorians and physicians. Each case unfolds step-by-step, challenging you to think critically before revealing the next diagnostic clue.
What You'll Master:
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100 Comprehensive Clinical Cases
spanning newborn to geriatric patients across all laboratory disciplines
Sequential Diagnostic Reasoning
with laboratory results presented progressively, mirroring real clinical practice
13 Integrated Chapters
covering:
Hematology (anemia, hemolysis, coagulation disorders, leukemia, myeloma)
Clinical Chemistry (electrolytes, renal, hepatic, cardiac, thyroid, diabetes)
Microbiology (bacterial, viral, fungal, parasitic infections)
Immunology & Serology (autoimmune diseases, transplant, tumor markers)
Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine (antibody identification, hemolytic disease)
Toxicology & Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (overdose, poisoning, drug levels)
Urinalysis & Body Fluids (cerebrospinal fluid, pleural, peritoneal analysis)
Molecular Diagnostics & Genetics (PCR, genetic disorders, pharmacogenomics)
Point-of-Care Testing (rapid diagnostics, quality control, interpretation)
Pediatric Laboratory Medicine (newborn screening, developmental disorders)
Geriatric Laboratory Medicine (age-related changes, polypharmacy)
Special Populations (pregnancy, critical care, oncology)
Multisystem Complex Cases (rare diseases, diagnostic challenges)
Clinical Correlation Throughout
- Every case links laboratory findings to patient symptoms, physical examination, and clinical outcomes
Comprehensive Teaching Points
- Each case concludes with 10 evidence-based teaching points covering pathophysiology, test interpretation, and clinical significance
ASCP Board Exam Preparation
- Content aligned with MLS and MLT certification exam blueprints
Real-World Relevance
- Cases include quality control issues, pre-analytical variables, test interference, and laboratory utilization optimization
Perfect For:
MLS/MLT Students
preparing for ASCP certification exams
Medical Students
learning laboratory medicine and clinical pathology
Practicing Laboratory Professionals
seeking continuing education
Clinical Pathology Residents
developing diagnostic reasoning skills
Nursing and PA Students
needing laboratory test interpretation
Medical Educators
teaching case-based laboratory medicine