Here's the practical introduction you need to understand and apply the essential theoretical principles of clinical immunology and the serological and molecular techniques commonly used in the laboratory. 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.
An access code inside new printed texts unlocks Lab Exercises and Branching Case Studies online at FADavis.com with more opportunities to apply theory to clinical laboratory practice.
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New & Updated! Incorporating advances in understanding of immunology concepts and advances in laboratory techniques and their applications
New & Expanded! Coverage of laboratory testing and treatments for immunologic diseases; nucleic acid isolation; CRISPR-Cas9 and next-generation sequencing; classification systems for immunoproliferative diseases and immunodeficiency diseases; tuberculosis and testing; relapsing fever; influenza viruses A and B, RSV, and SARS-CoV-2, retroviruses, human T-cell lymphotropic virus, and mRNA and viral vector vaccines
New! ""Knowledge Check"" recall questions to test students' understanding of important content in each chapter
New! ""Critical-Thinking"" questions that ask students to apply their new knowledge of major concepts
New & Expanded! More full-color line drawings and photographs of assay results as well as additional study guides and review questions to reinforce concepts
Case studies that make topics more relevant and help to explain the ""big picture""
""Connections"" and ""Clinical Correlation"" boxes that recall information from the previous chapters and bridge theory with real-world clinical diagnosis and testing
By:
Linda E. Miller Imprint: F.A. Davis Company Country of Publication: United States Edition: Sixth Edition ISBN:9781719650717 ISBN 10: 1719650713 Pages: 715 Publication Date:02 February 2026 Audience:
College/higher education
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Primary
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Forthcoming
Professor of Clinical Laboratory Science, Director, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, New York