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Immunology & Serology in Laboratory Medicine

By
  • Mary Turgeon, EdD, MLS(ASCP)CM, Clinical Laboratory Education Consultant, Mary L. Turgeon & Associates, Boston, MA, and St. Petersburg, FL; Clinical Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, Tufts University, Boston, MA; Adjunct Professor, Northeastern University, College of Professional Studies, Boston, MA; Professor, South University, Physician Assistant Program, Tampa, FL

The 5th edition of this classic text sets the standard for comprehensive coverage of immunology. Building from a solid foundation of knowledge and skills, trusted author Mary Louise Turgeon takes you from basic immunologic mechanisms and serologic concepts to the theory behind the procedures you’ll perform in the lab. Immunology & Serology in Laboratory Medicine, Fifth Edition is the go-to resource 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 your key to succeeding in today’s modern laboratory environment.

Hardbound, 584 Pages

Published: February 2013

Imprint: Mosby

ISBN: 978-0-323-08518-2

Contents

  • Part I: Basic Immunologic Mechanisms

    1. An Overview of Immunology
    2. Antigens and Antibodies
    3. Cells and Cellular Activities of the Immune System: Granulocytes and Mononuclear Cells
    4. Cells and Cellular Activities of the Immune System: Lymphocytes and Plasma Cells
    5. Soluble Mediators of the Immune System

      6. Part II: The Theory of Immunologic and Serologic Procedures

    6. Safety in the Immunology-Serology Laboratory
    7. Quality Assurance and Quality Control
    8. Basic Serologic Laboratory Techniques
    9. Point-of-Care Testing
    10. Agglutination Methods
    11. Electrophoresis Techniques
    12. Labeling Techniques in Immunoassay
    13. Automated Procedures
    14. Molecular Techniques

      15. Part III: Immunologic Manifestations of Infectious Disease

    15. The Immune Response in Infectious Disease
    16. A Primer on Vaccines
    17. Streptococcal Infections
    18. Syphilis
    19. Vector-Borne Diseases
    20. Toxoplasmosis
    21. Cytomegalovirus
    22. Infectious Mononucleosis
    23. Viral Hepatitis
    24. Rubella Infection
    25. Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)

      26. Part IV: Immunologically and Serologically Related Disorders

    26. Hypersensitivity Reactions
    27. Immunoproliferative Disorders
    28. Autoimmune Disorders
    29. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
    30. Rheumatoid Arthritis
    31. Solid Organ Transplantation
    32. Bone Marrow Transplantation
    33. Tumor Immunology

    Appendixes

    Appendix A. Answers to Case Study Questions

    Appendix B. Answers to Review Questions

    Appendix C. Representative Diagnostic Assays in Medical Laboratory Immunology

    Glossary

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