
Mathematics for the Clinical Laboratory
- 5th Edition - September 1, 2026
- Latest edition
- Author: Lorraine J. Doucette
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 2 0 4 5 - 9
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 2 1 6 0 - 9
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- Examples of each different type of calculation are worked out in the chapters, step by step, to show readers exactly what they're expected to learn and how to perform each type of calculation. Sample problems and answers throughout the text can also be used as templates for solving laboratory calculations
- What and How margin notes guide readers through the process of identifying in which situation each formula should be used and how to correctly analyze the outcome
- Practice problems at the end of each chapter, with an answer key at the back of the textbook, act as a self-assessment tool to help readers determine what they need to review
- Quick Notes at the end of the chapter and Note feature boxes help readers understand and remember pertinent information
- Learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter provide a measurable outcome to achieve by the completing the chapter material
- Greek symbol appendix at the end of the book provides a quick place for readers to turn to when studying
- Glossary at the end of the book includes definitions of important mathematical terms
Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS/MLS/MT) students, Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT/MLT) students
1. Basic Arithmetic, Rounding Numbers, and Significant Figures
2. Scientific Notation and Logarithms
3. Systems of Measurement
4. Dilutions and Titers
5. Calculations Associated with Solutions
6. Clinical Chemistry Laboratory
7. Urinalysis Laboratory
8. Hematology Laboratory
9. Immunohematology Laboratory
10. Microbiology Laboratory
11. Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory
12. Quality Assurance in the Clinical Laboratory: Basic Statistical Concepts
13. Quality Assurance and Quality Control in the Clinical Laboratory
14. Comprehensive Laboratory Quality Assurance
15. Infrequently Performed Calculations
Appendix: Greek Alphabet
Math Terms Glossary
Answer Key
2. Scientific Notation and Logarithms
3. Systems of Measurement
4. Dilutions and Titers
5. Calculations Associated with Solutions
6. Clinical Chemistry Laboratory
7. Urinalysis Laboratory
8. Hematology Laboratory
9. Immunohematology Laboratory
10. Microbiology Laboratory
11. Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory
12. Quality Assurance in the Clinical Laboratory: Basic Statistical Concepts
13. Quality Assurance and Quality Control in the Clinical Laboratory
14. Comprehensive Laboratory Quality Assurance
15. Infrequently Performed Calculations
Appendix: Greek Alphabet
Math Terms Glossary
Answer Key
- Edition: 5
- Latest edition
- Published: September 1, 2026
- Language: English
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Lorraine J. Doucette
Lorraine Doucette has been an educator for over 30 years and has also practiced as a medical technologist. She developed the MLT program at Anne Arundel Community College, and she is currently an associate professor and program director for the MLS program at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor and Director, MLS Program Department of Medical and Research Technology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, Former Academic Chair, MLT, MLA and Phlebotomy Programs, Anne Arundel Community College, Arnold, Maryland, USA