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9780135104248

Contemporary Clinical Immunology and Serology

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  • ISBN13:

    9780135104248

  • ISBN10:

    0135104246

  • Edition: 1st
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2012-07-09
  • Publisher: Pearson
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This complete, up-to-date introduction to immunology takes students from basic vocabulary through common immunoassays to closer consideration of the specific diseases that require immunologic methods of diagnosis. CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY AND SEROLOGYpresents today's newest professional techniques, thoroughly preparing students to work in modern clinical immunology laboratories, understand the data generated there, and apply the conclusions to deliver superior patient care. Full-color charts and illustrations engage students and enhance comprehension, and the text's content has been extensively classroom-tested. It contains the most up-to-date information to accurately reflect what in done in the clinical immunology laboratory. Every chapter contains review and critical thinking questions, as well as a detailed case study.

Table of Contents

PART 1. THE SYSTEM AND COMPONENTS

1. Introduction to Immunology

2. Antibody

3. Antigens, Epitopes and Immunogenicity

4. Cellular Immunity

5. Complement 

 

PART 2. THE ASSAYS

6. Agglutination and Precipitation Reactions:  The Unlabeled Immunoassays

7. Labeled Immunoassays

8. Serology Laboratory Math

 

PART 3. SEROLOGY OF NON-INFECTIOUS CLINICAL DISORDERS

9. Hypersensitivity Reactions

10. Systemic Autoimmunity

11. Organ and Tissue Specific Autoimmunity

12. Tumor Immunology

13. Immunoproliferative Diseases

14. Immunology of Transplantation

15. Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases

 

PART 4. SEROLOGY OF INFECTIOUS CLINICAL DISORDERS

16. Acquired Immunodeficiency

17. Hepatitis

18. Herpesviridae Family and Other Serologically Diagnosed Viruses

19. Bacterial Serology

20. Fungi and Parasites

 

PART 5. ADDITONAL INFORMATION RELATED TO CLINICAL LABORATORY IMMUNOLOGY

21. Forensic Serology

22. Safety

23. Molecular Biology Techniques

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