Medical Laboratory Technology: Theory and Practice

ISBN-10: 1645320014
ISBN-13: 9781645320012
Series: Medical laboratory technology
Language: English
Published: 2019-05-22
Author: Stewart Kelly

Description

Medical Laboratory Technology also called Clinical laboratory science is an allied health profession which is concerned with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease through the use of clinical laboratory tests. These tests help doctors to detect, diagnose and treat diseases. A Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) do these tests by analyzing body fluids, tissues, blood typing, microorganism screening, chemical analysis, cell counts of human body etc. The textbook of medical laboratory technology is a comprehensive set for all students of medicine. The book comprises chapters on clinical biochemistry, clinical microbiology, hematology, molecular biology and cytogenetics, histopathology and cytogenetics techniques. In addition, the book consists of several illustrations and diagrams for better understanding of the concepts. This book is essential for students of Biotechnology and Molecular Biology. It is an encyclopedia of information for clinical laboratory professionals and students. This book brings together all relevant medical laboratory technologies new and existing ones. This book presents information in an easy-to-understand, accessible manner for students at every level. Readers, professionals, researchers and students will find this book valuable.