Practical Clinical Biochemistry: Methods & Interpretations

Key features

• Topics are revised and updated as per the new competency-based curriculum (National Medical Council guidelines) for undergraduate students.
• More than 450 case reports/viva questions with detailed explanation are included.
• Meticulously revised in view of the latest developments in the field of biochemistry.
• A chapter on Uncertainty of Measurement for traceability of test results, encompassing its sources, different approaches for calculation, along with a solved example is added.
• A few other topics such as total lab automation, including integrated pre- and postanalytical automation systems, biomedical waste management as per Central Pollution Control Board guidelines, screening of urine for inborn errors of metabolism, glycemic index and its importance, and hemoglobin electrophoresis are added.
• In addition to routine biochemistry tests, important topics covered include quality control and Six Sigma approaches for clinical laboratories, therapeutic drug monitoring, anemia profile, and bone markers.
• For publishing research work, students can refer to the chapter on Components Associated with Research Work and Its Publication.
• Topics are selected and covered considering the requirements of both undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• A useful book for bridging the gap between clinicians and clinical laboratories.