Pediatric Laboratory Medicine

1. Introduction
2. Daily Practice
3. Instrumentation
4. Common Tests
5. Inborn Errors of Metabolism
6. IEM Testing
7. Newborn Screening
8. Cystic Fibrosis
9. Sweat Chloride Testing
10. Pediatric Reference Intervals
11. Maternal-Fetal Testing
12. Drug Testing
13. Pediatric Tumor Marker Testing
14. Information Systems
15. Pediatric Microbiology
16. Pediatric Hematology
17. Pediatric Transfusion Medicine
18. Molecular Diagnostic Testing
19. Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia: Diagnosis and Monitoring
20. Hypoglycemia Differential Diagnosis
21. Pediatric Obesity

The ONLY comprehensive laboratory reference devoted exclusively to pediatric patients Now, for the first time, all important reference material concerning pediatric laboratory medicine is available in one convenient, up-to-date resource. Pediatric Laboratory Medicine teaches the effective operation of a pediatric clinical operation, and also provides guidelines for teaching trainees. This unique text delivers the how-to instruction necessary to ensure proper handling and testing of pediatric specimens necessary for accurate diagnosis.

Written by experienced clinicians, the book covers important topics such as education, day-to-day operations, and provides valuable insights into handling pediatric issues in adult laboratories. * A complete full-color guide to medical test selection and test result interpretation for disorders and diagnoses specific to pediatric and neonatal populations * Addresses every aspect of handling pediatric specimens in the laboratory, including daily practice, instrumentation, common tests, drug testing, information systems, inborn errors of metabolism, and more * Valuable learning aids in each chapter, including learning objectives, chapter outlines, and chapter review questions