Lily Robinson -- pathologist, toxicologist, scientist, fashionista, assassin. . . Whatever word you choose to describe the intriguing doctor, she will keep you guessing until the end. This collection of short stories takes Lily Robinson around the globe as she complies with her government's directive to covertly rid the world of undesirables who threaten international order -- commit murder that mimics natural causes. Can you follow the clues to determine how the crime was committed and what poison she chose? Lily provides the answer and the science in "Recollections" following each episode. Educational and entertaining, Lily Robinson and the Art of Secret Poisoning will satisfy not only those who have a curiosity about natural toxins, but anyone seeking mystery.

Lily Robinson and the Art of Secret Poisoning

Barbarajean Magnani

AACC Press

Now in its fourth printing, this text continues to provide laboratory professionals with a comprehensive tool for sound management of the quality control function. Contents include managing quality and productivity; analytical processes - the production processes in clinical laboratories; characterizing the quality of statistical control procedures; predicting the quality of an analytical process; predicting the productivity of an analytical process; selecting and designing cost-effective quality control procedures; glossaries of terms and control rules; and appendices of statistical tables, power function graphs, and spreadsheet descriptions. Includes 64 figures and 40 tables.

Cost-Effective Quality Control: Managing the Quality and Productivity of Analytical Processes

Science & Math

James O. Westgard

Patricia L. Barry

Chemistry

Effects of Drugs on Clinical Laboratory Tests

Medical Books

Young, Donald S.

Allied Health Professions

The first comprehensive source of reference values for the elderly. From a search of the literature, it is evident that reference values of older patients are usually intermixed with those of earlier ages. This book provides data specifically on the elderly. The values were derived from widely diverse but well-defined populations of independent individuals as well as those in institutions. Nearly 175 analytes are covered. Values were determined from body fluids, chiefly blood, plasma, serum, cerebrospinal fluids and urine, as well as from organ function tests such as clearance, and other commonly used ratios of values. Information is expressed predominantly as percentiles (5, 10, 50, 90, 95) for each group, and is presented in graphic and tabular form for ease of use.

Geriatric Clinical Chemistry: Reference Values

Willard R. Faulkner

Medicine

This is a how-to guide that will help you respond to a subpoena; prepare for an interview, affidavit, deposition, or trial; and be a successful witness. It includes an example of a subpoena, checklists for trial preparation and billing, and a glossary of common legal terms. Best of all, it is written in plain English - no legalese! If you or your staff find that you are being increasingly drawn into court proceedings, you'll want a copy of this easy-to-read and easy-to-use guide on your shelf.

The Scientific Expert in Court: Principles & Guidelines

Richard C. Froede

Froede, Richard C.

Experiments, Instruments & Measurement

The biggest challenge facing you in today's ever-changing working environment is the effective use of your time. Whether it's reorganizing, reengineering, or rightsizing, the end result is usually the same -- you must do more with less. Time management is no longer simply a way to gain competitive advantage -- it's now an essential survival tool for the 21st century! So cut through the clutter, increase your personal productivity, accomplish your top priorities, and reduce your stress with the updated and expanded second edition of The Hitchhiker's Guide to Effective Time Management. Light on theory and heavy on "nuts and bolts," this handy guide will help you get results by teaching you how to work smarter, not harder; increase your personal productivity; manage time wasters like telephone calls, interruptions, meetings, and surfing the Internet; hold effective meetings; use a datebook organizer (paper or electronic) effectively; se technology to improve your productivity; avoid perfectionism, yet strive for excellence; delegate effectively; control procrastination; and create a personal plan to free up two hours a day.

The Hitchhiker's Guide to Effective Time Management, 2nd Edition

Christopher S. Frings

Business & Money

Referenced Review Questions in Molecular Medicine is divided into three sections: Questions Answers and brief rationale (as derived from the references) References (provided as a basis for the answers and to encourage the reader to review the references and expand his/her knowledge or area of expertise) This book is intended for those who practice in the area of molecular medicine/molecular diagnostics and wish to evaluate their knowledge in the basics of the subject and applications such as cancer, microbiology, and genetic disease. The book is also intended for academic and practicing clinical chemists, pathologists, practicing physicians with an interest in molecular medicine, technologists, and other laboratorians who have an interest in molecular medicine.

Referenced Review Questions in Molecular Medicine

David W. Brown

ROBERT M. WHITE

Steven A. Williams

Biological Sciences

". . . the second volume in a three-volume series focusing on the three phases of laboratory testing-preanalytical (Volume 1), analytical (Volume 2), and postanalytical (Volume 3). With leading experts in their specialty areas as contributing authors, this series is truly one of a kind and the first to consider the entire testing process under one publication series. This three-volume series is designed to provide the laboratory community with the latest information on advances and developments in the handling of specimens prior to testing, in workstation consolidation, and in new methodologies and analytical systems as well as the expansion of point-of-care testing and the explosion of information technology. It presents the challenges and innovations that should be expected as the technology and our healthcare delivery systems evolve. 
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<li>Volume 1 provides the reader with a comprehensive overview of healthcare and its impact on diagnostic services, the evolution of technology and testing services, workflow analysis, critical pathways and specimen processing, preanalytical laboratory information systems, and preanalytical instrumentation. </li>
<li>Volume 2 focuses on the use of technology, quality, and basic principles of instrumentation. Techniques and automated systems of all laboratory testing areas are presented, including total laboratory automation and point of care </li>
<li>Volume 3, tentatively scheduled to be published in July 2006, will address quality assurance and quality control issues, verification and reporting of results, postanalytical laboratory information systems and telemedicine, biosensors, the virtual clinical laboratory and artificial intelligence, and clinical laboratories in the 21st century.</li>
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Clinical Diagnostic Technology - The Total Testing Process, Volume 2: The Analytical Phase

Robert H. Williams

Kory M. Ward-Cook

Craig A. Lehmann

Larry E. Schoeff

The Quick Guide to Coagulation Testing -- a joint effort of the Departments of Pathology and Diagnostic and Therapeutic Sciences, University of Alabama at Birmingham -- is intended for health practitioners, residents, and students. Ordering and interpreting laboratory assays is often taken for granted, but the complexity of coagulation testing renders the understanding of laboratory results even more critical than in other areas. Lack of awareness of the effect of clinical conditions or the interference of drugs on hemostasis test results may lead to disastrous misinterpretations. The Guide was designed to be used as a speedy reference for anyone who orders, collects, performs, or interprets hemostasis laboratory tests. Its pocket size offers immediate access at the time and location tests are ordered. We included the most common hemorrhagic and thrombotic conditions, their treatment with blood products or anticoagulants, and treatment monitoring. Diseases and assays are listed together. Our experience suggests that the Guide will be a valuable resource for many medical professionals.

Quick Guide to Coagulation Testing

Marisa B. Marques

George A. Fritsma

Contemporary Practice in Clinical Chemistry, designed to supplement the many excellent reference texts for clinical chemistry, provides a clear and concise overview of important topics in the field. The book, an update of the 'white book' (Professional Practice in Clinical Chemistry; D. Robert Dufour, ed.) used for so long by students of clinical chemistry, can be divided into three sections:<ul>
<li>clinical laboratory basics </li>
<li>analytical systems, and </li>
<li>clinical systems</li>
</ul> The laboratory basics section covers lab statistics and calculations, quality assurance, and regulatory issues. The analytical systems section provides brief descriptions of various methods used in the clinical laboratory. The clinical systems section emphasizes the physiology and function of the system, which diagnostic tests are appropriate, and how the test results are interpreted. New chapters review evidence-based laboratory medicine, pharmacogenomics, mass spectroscopy, and infectious diseases. It is our hope that Contemporary Practice in Clinical Chemistry will be useful to a wide variety of people. For students, residents, and fellows in clinical chemistry or pathology, it will provide an introduction and overview of the field and assist in review and preparation for board certification examinations. For new medical technologists, this book will provide context for understanding the clinical utility of tests that they perform or may be of use in expanding their knowledge of other areas in the clinical laboratory. For experienced laboratorians, the book will provide an opportunity for exposure to more recent trends and developments in clinical chemistry.

Contemporary Practice in Clinical Chemistry

William Clarke

D. Robert Dufour

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