The arrival of the second edition of A Concise Review of Clinical Laboratory Science
has long been anticipated by students and educators alike. This review text is a valuable
educational tool for both the novice and the experienced clinical laboratory scientist. It
is designed to be an updated and concise review of all disciplines of clinical laboratory
science and will also serve as a tool for students of clinical laboratory science studying for
national certification examinations, including the American Society of Clinical Pathologists
Board of Registry exam, the National Certification Agency (NCA) exam, and the American
Medical Technologist (AMT) exam. Practicing clinical laboratory scientists and medical
residents will also find this book to be an excellent source for review.
This book represents a culmination of the efforts and expertise of the faculty of the
Clinical Laboratory Science program at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in
Lubbock, Texas, and reflects over 100 years of combined medical technology experience.
All contributing authors reflect their professional excellence in their contributed chapters,
not only as educators, but also as outstanding professionals in their field. I encourage readers
to send me feedback on this book at the following email address: joel.hubbard@ttuhsc.edu.
Text Format and Features
Each chapter presents a concise summary of the most important facts and concepts in that
subject area in an outline format. Key points appear in bold for easy reference. Boxes,
tables, and figures throughout distill concepts and make them easier to comprehend. Online
menus at the end of each chapter point readers to supplementary Web-based materials.
What’s New in This Edition
The second edition includes the most current and updated information. An expanded chapter
dealing with laboratory operations (Chapter 11) addresses topics such as management
and organizational theory, professionalism, quality assurance, laboratory regulations, and
delivery of an educational unit. In addition, a new chapter on molecular pathology (Chapter
10) focuses on molecular laboratory methods and an overview on the testing of genetic
diseases.
Additional Resources
A Concise Review of Clinical Laboratory Science, second edition, includes additional resources
for both instructors and students that are available on the book’s companion Web
site at thePoint.lww.com/Hubbard2e.
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