Clinical Immunology and Serology. A Laboratory Perspective

Dedication
Preface
Contributors
Reviewers
Acknowledgments
1 Introduction to Immunity and the Immune System
2 Innate Immunity
3 Nature of Antigens and the Major Histocompatibility Complex
4 Adaptive Immunity
5 Antibody Structure and Function
6 Cytokines
7 The Complement System
8 Safety and Quality Management
9 Principles of Serological Testing
10 Precipitation and Agglutination Reactions
11 Labeled Immunoassays
12 Molecular Diagnostic Techniques
13 Flow Cytometry and Laboratory Automation
14 Hypersensitivity
15 Autoimmunity
16 Transplantation Immunology
17 Tumor Immunology
18 Immunoproliferative Diseases
19 Immunodeficiency Diseases
20 Serological and Molecular Detection of Bacterial Infections
21 Spirochete Diseases
22 Serological and Molecular Diagnosis of Parasitic and Fungal Infections
23 Serological and Molecular Detection of Viral Infections
24 Laboratory Diagnosis of HIV Infection
25 Immunization and Vaccines
Glossary
References
Answer Key
Index

The perfect balance of theory and practice!

Here’s the practical introduction you need to understand the essential theoretical principles of clinical immunology and the serological and molecular techniques commonly used in the laboratory. You’ll begin with an introduction to the immune system; then explore basic immunologic procedures; examine immune disorders; and study the serological and molecular diagnosis of infectious disease.

An easy-to-read, student-friendly approach emphasizes the direct application of theory to clinical laboratory practice. Each chapter is a complete learning module with learning outcomes, chapter outlines, theoretical principles, illustrations, and definitions of relevant terminology. Review questions and case studies help you assess your mastery of the material. A glossary at the end of the book puts must-know information at your fingertips.

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