Samples from the patient to the laboratory : the impact of preanalytical variables on the quality of laboratory results

• Other Authors: Guder, W. G. (Editor), Narayanan, Sheshadri (Editor), Wisser, Hermann (Editor), Zawta, Bernd (Editor)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Munich Wiley-VCH 2003
• Edition: third edition
• Subjects: Specimen Handling > Laboratory Manual > methods; Analytic Sample Preparation Methods > Laboratory Manual; Quality Control > Laboratory Manual
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• Physical Description: ix, 106 pages colour illustrations, colour portraits 25 cm 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)
• Format: System requirements for CD-ROM: Intel Pentium II or faster processor with 450 MHz (or equivalent), browser Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher (6.0 or higher recommended), Firefox 1.0.2 or higher, Acrobat Reader.
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 9783527309818; 3527309810

This forth updated edition contains the latest developments in analytical techniques. An international team of authors summarizes the information on biological influences, analytical interferences and on the variables affecting the collection, transport and storage as well as preparation of samples. They cover age, gender, race, pregnancy, diet, exercise and altitude, plus the effects of stimulants and drugs. National and international standards are described for sampling procedures, transport, sample identification and all safety aspects, while quality assurance procedures are shown for total laboratory management. In addition, the authors provide a glossary as well as a separate list of analytes containing the available data on reference intervals, biological half-life times, stability and influence and interference factors. It is suitable for everyone involved in patient care and using or performing laboratory tests