Guide and organize the evolution of your clinical laboratory students from beginners into effective professionals by giving them this invaluable resource, Essentials of Clinical Laboratory Science. This text fosters critical thinking beyond just the basic procedures, creating a thorough awareness of the clinical laboratory responsibilities that students will have to themselves, to their patients, and to the facilities where they work. Coverage includes the organization of health care facilities, the laws and regulations that govern them, and common tasks and responsibilities for the numerous professional categories that comprise the health care industry. Safety for the laboratory employee, the patients, and the visitors are explained in detail. With an emphasis on efficiency, accuracy, and professionalism, this book serves up the essential ingredients for a holistic approach to laboratory science that augments the diagnosis and treatment of all patients.

History and development of medical laboratory science -- Laboratory personnel credentialing and facility accreditation -- Medical law, ethics, and moral issues of health care -- Hospital and laboratory organization -- Laboratory safety -- Introduction to infection control -- Medical economics and laboratory equipment -- Pipetting and use of glassware -- Laboratory mathematics -- Quality assurance -- Phlebotomy -- Procedures for urinalysis and body fluids -- Hematology and coagulation -- Clinical chemistry -- Microbiology -- Immunology and serology -- Immunohematology (blood banking) -- Appendix A: States and territories with laboratory personnel licensure requirements -- Appendix B: Medical terminology for laboratorians -- Appendix C: Accrediting agencies, professional societies, and government agencies.