Basic skills in interpreting laboratory data / [edited by] Mary Lee.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Definitions and concepts / Karen J. Tietze -- Introduction to common laboratory assays and technology / Philip F. Dupont -- Primer on drug interferences with test results / Mary Lee -- Substance abuse and toxicology testing / Peter A. Chyka -- Interpretation of serum drug concentrations / Janis J. Mackichan, Robb Mcgory -- Electrolytes, other minerals, and trace elements / Alan Lau, Lingtak- Neander Chan -- Pharmacogenomics and laboratory tests / Amber L. Beitelshees, Rosane Charlab Orbach -- The kidneys / Dominick P. Trombetta, Edward F. Foote -- Arterial blood gases and acid-base balance / Anastasia L. Roberts -- Pulmonary function and related tests / Lori A. Wilken, Min Joo -- The heart : diagnostic tests and laboratory procedures / Wafa Y. Dahdal, Samir Y. Dahdal -- Liver and gastroenterology tests / Paul Farkas, Barry Slitzky,Joanna Sampson -- Brian Altman -- Endocrine disorders / Eva M. Vivian, Brady Blackorbay -- Lipid disorders / Jill S. Borchert, Kathy E. Komperda -- Hematology : red and white blood cell tests / Paul R. Hutson, Ashley Johnson -- Hematology : blood coagulation tests / Lea E. Dela Pena -- Infectious diseases / Rodrigo Burgos, Keith A. Rodvold,Sharon M. Erdman -- Rheumatic diseases / Terry L. Schwinghammer -- Cancers and tumor markers / Patrick J. Medina -- Interpreting pediatric laboratory data / Donna M. Kraus -- Women's health / Michelle J. Washington, Candace S. Brown -- Common medical disorders of aging males-clinical and laboratory test monitoring / Mary Lee, Roohollah Sharifi .