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Clinical Laboratory Urinalysis and Body Fluids, 1st edition

Published by Pearson (September 15, 2020) © 2020

  • Robert Sunheimer MSMT(ASCP)SC,SLS,Professor Emeritus SUNY Upstate Medical University of Syracuse
  • Linda Graves
  • Wendy Stockwin
  • Elizabeth Gockel-Blessing

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For undergraduate courses in urinalysis and body fluids as part of clinical laboratory programs.

A current, concise and easy-to-read survey of urinalysis and body fluids

Clinical Laboratory Urinalysis and Body Fluids is part of Pearson's clinical laboratory science series, which offers a balanced, engaging presentation of theory and application. Reflecting the authors' combined experience in academia, research and clinical work, the text gives clinical laboratory technology students a solid foundation in urinalysis and body fluids, including in safety, quality, A&P, procedures and analysis. Case studies and Mini Case patient scenarios offer practical insight to help students synthesize concepts.

Hallmark features of this title

Clinical information related to urinalysis and body fluids

  • Coverage of crucial safety issues addresses biological hazards, personal protection equipment, regulatory bodies and more.
  • An introduction to renal anatomy & physiology explains the role of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra, nephron and more.
  • Discussions of clinical significance, artifacts and confusers help students grasp the subtleties of analysis.

Learning resources

  • Two levels of learning objectives and chapter-ending review questions help you meet the needs of both clinical lab technicians and technologists.
  • Case studies highlight actual medical situations related to urinalysis and other tests of body fluids.
  • Checkpoint questions throughout chapters help students reflect on and apply material.
  1. Safety
  2. Quality Issues in a Clinical Urinalysis Laboratory
  3. Renal Anatomy and Physiology
  4. Pre-Analytical Urinalysis
  5. Urinalysis: Physical Components
  6. Urinalysis: Chemical Examination: The Reagent Strip
  7. Microscopy
  8. Urinalysis: Microscopic Urine Sediment Examination
  9. Renal Diseases
  10. Cerebrospinal Fluid
  11. Serous Fluids
  12. Other Body Fluids
  13. Amniotic Fluid and Pregnancy Testing
  14. Metabolic Diseases
  15. Fecal Analysis

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