Clinical Laboratory Instrumentation and Automation
Principles, Applications and Selection
Published on 14. January 1994
Book
Paperback/Softback
622 pages
978-0-7216-4218-5 (ISBN)
Description
This text presents the latest automation in clinical chemistry, haematology, microbiology, immunology and physician office laboratories. It provides information for the evaluation and selection of the most appropriate instrument for any given clinical laboratory. Chapters on workflow analysis and cost analysis prepare the student for real-life laboratory management decision-making. The book includes case studies demonstrating clinical applications of instrumentation and automation theory.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Health Sciences
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
328 ills
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 191 mm
Weight
1044 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7216-4218-5 (9780721642185)
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Content
History of Automation and Its Impact on Technology. Basic Concepts of Instrumentation Electronics. Absorption/Emission Spectrophotometry and Spectral Techniques. Particle Counters. Amprometric, Coulometric and Potentiometric Analysis. Chromatography Instrumentation Systems. Electrophoresis and Instrumentation Systems. Automated Instrumentation (Generic). Automated Clinical Chemistry Analyzers. Automated Hematology Analyzers. Automated Microbiology Analyzers. Immunochemistry Analyzers. Forensics Instrumentation. Laboratory Information Systems. Small Laboratory and Physician's Office Instrumentation. Reliability/Validity and Quality Assurance Issues. Preventive Maintenance and Trouble Shooting. Improving Laboratory Efficiency and Selecting Appropriate Technology Through Workflow Analysis. The Impact of Laboratory Instrumentation on Laboratory Costs. "A Word from the Manufacturer". Glossary.