Clinical Laboratory Science
Concepts, Procedures, and Clinical Applications
- 10th Edition - February 1, 2027
- Latest edition
- Author: Mary Louise Turgeon
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 7 8 2 0 - 4
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 8 0 4 0 - 5
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Using a discipline-by-discipline approach, Clinical Laboratory Science, 10th Edition, provides a fundamental overview of the concepts, procedures, and clinical applications essential for working in a clinical laboratory and performing routine clinical lab tests. Coverage includes basic laboratory techniques and key topics such as safety, phlebotomy, quality assessment, automation, and point-of-care testing, as well as discussion of clinical laboratory specialties. Clear, straightforward instructions simplify laboratory procedures and are guided by the latest practices and CLSI (Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute) standards. Written by well-known CLS educator Mary Louise Turgeon, this edition offers essential guidance and recommendations for today’s laboratory testing methods and clinical applications.
• Broad scope of coverage makes this text an ideal companion for clinical laboratory science programs at various levels, including CLS/MLS, CLT/MLT, medical laboratory assistant, and medical assisting, and reflects the taxonomy levels of the CLS/MLS and CLT/MLT exams. • An extensive number of certification-style, multiple-choice review questions are organized and coordinated under major topical headings at the end of each chapter to help you assess your understanding and identify areas requiring additional study. • Case studies include critical thinking group discussion questions, providing the opportunity to apply content to real-life scenarios. • Vivid, full-color illustrations depict concepts and applicable images that can be seen under the microscope. • Detailed procedure guides and procedure worksheets on Evolve and in the eBook familiarize you with the exact steps performed in the lab. • The newest Entry Level Curriculum Updates for workforce entry, published by the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS), and the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Certification Exam Content Outlines serve as content reference sources. • Convenient glossary makes it easy to look up definitions without having to search through each chapter.
Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS/MLS) and Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT/MLT) students • Total enrollment of Clinical Lab Science students (including both 4-year Scientists and 2-year Technicians) is 116,105 (IPEDS 2020) • 247 CLS and 242 CLT programs are accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)
Part I Basic Laboratory Techniques 1 Fundamentals of the Clinical Laboratory 2 Safety: Patient and Clinical Laboratory Practices 3 Quality Assessment and Quality Control in the Clinical Laboratory 4 The Microscope 5 Systems of Measurement, Laboratory Equipment, and Reagents 6 Laboratory Mathematics and Solution Preparation 7 Basic and Contemporary Techniques in the Clinical Laboratory 8 Laboratory Testing: From Point of Care to Total Automation Part II Basic Clinical Laboratory Specializations 9 Phlebotomy: Collecting and Processing Patient Blood Specimens 10 An Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Clinical Hematology 11 Hemostasis and Blood Coagulation 12 Renal Physiology and Urinalysis 13 Examination of Body Fluids and Miscellaneous Specimens 14 Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Clinical Chemistry 15 New Frontiers in Molecular Diagnostics 16 Introduction to Medical Microbiology 17 Immunology and Serology 18 Immunohematology and Transfusion Medicine Appendix A: Answers to Review Questions and Case Studies Appendix B: AMA Recognized Disease/Organ Panels Appendix C: Periodic Table Appendix D: Overview of COVID-19 Appendix E: Molecular Testing Methods Appendix F: Quick Calculations and Adult Reference Values Glossary Index
- Edition: 10
- Latest edition
- Published: February 1, 2027
- Language: English
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Mary Louise Turgeon
Mary Louise Turgeon, EdD, MLS(ASCP)CM, is an educator, author, and consultant in medical laboratory science education. Her career includes roles as a community college professor, Medical Laboratory Technology program director, undergraduate and graduate university professor, Medical Laboratory Science program director, and departmental chairperson. Dr. Turgeon is currently an ad hoc educational content specialist for the College of Professional Studies, Northeastern University, Boston,
and maintains an active clinical laboratory science consulting practice. Her practice, Mary L. Turgeon and Associates, focuses on new program development, curriculum revision, and increasing teaching effectiveness
through the use of technology and interactive teaching strategies.
Affiliations and expertise
Clinical Laboratory Education Consultant, Mary L. Turgeon and Associates, Boston, Massachusetts; St. Petersburg, Florida; Associate Professor, Chair, Department of Medical Laboratory Science (previous), Northeastern University, Bouve College of Health Professions, Boston, Massachusetts; Professor, Program Director (previous), Medical Laboratory Technology, Corning Community College, Corning, New York