Lecture Notes: Clinical Biochemistry

Description

Clinical Biochemistry Lecture Notes presents the fundamental science behind common biochemical investigations used in clinical practice. Taking a system-based approach, it explores the underlying physiological rationale for tests, with each test explained within the context of disruption by disease. It also explores the value and limitations of biochemical investigations, while helping readers to quickly develop the knowledge and skills required to select the appropriate investigations for diagnosis and management, and to correctly interpret test results. Case studies throughout chapters place the information within a clinical context to further assist readers in the development of test-selection and interpretation skills.

Key features include:

• A comprehensive, yet concise overview of the science behind common biochemical investigations
• Helps readers rapidly acquire a fully integrated, practical understanding of biochemical diagnostics
• Full-colour flowcharts and algorithms detailing the rationale for tests, the biochemical processes involved, and test procedures, for quick comprehension and reference
• More clinical cases demonstrating application to practice

Now in its tenth edition, this classic introductory, reference, and revision text is indispensable to medical students, and all those who want to quickly acquire a practical understanding of the scientific principles underpinning biochemical tests and a working knowledge of test selection, test procedures, and the interpretation of results within a clinical context. 

Table of Contents

Preface

List of abbreviations

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Chapter 1 Requesting and interpreting tests

Chapter 2 Disturbances of water, sodium and potassium balance

Chapter 3 Acid–base balance and oxygen transport

Chapter 4 Renal disease

Chapter 5 Disorders of calcium, phosphate and magnesium metabolism

Chapter 6 Diabetes mellitus and hypoglycaemia

Chapter 7 Disorders of the hypothalamus and pituitary

Chapter 8 Abnormalities of thyroid function

Chapter 9 Disorders of the adrenal cortex and medulla

Chapter 10 Investigation of gonadal function infertility, menstrual irregularities and hirsutism

Chapter 11 Pregnancy and antenatal screening

Chapter 12 Cardiovascular disorders

Chapter 13 Liver disease

Chapter 14 Gastrointestinal tract disease

Chapter 15 Nutrition

Chapter 16 Trauma, inflammation and immunity

Chapter 17 Malignancy and tumour markers

Chapter 18 Disorders of iron and porphyrin metabolism

Chapter 19 Uric acid, gout and purine metabolism

Chapter 20 Central nervous system and cerebrospinal fluid

Chapter 21 Therapeutic drug monitoring and chemical toxicology

Chapter 22 Clinical biochemistry in paediatrics and the elderly

Index

Author Information

Peter Rae is Consultant Clinical Biochemist at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, and Honorary Senior Lecturer, University of Edinburgh, UK.

Mike Crane is Consultant Clinical Scientist at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh and Royal Hospital for Sick Children, and Honorary Lecturer, University of Edinburgh, UK.

Rebecca Pattenden is Consultant Clinical Scientist at Western General Hospital, Edinburgh, UK.