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 tests / Peter A. Chyka -- Interpretation of serum drug concentrations / Janis J. MacKichan, Robb McGory -- Electrolytes, other minerals, and trace elements / Alan Lau, Lingtak-Neander Chan -- The kidneys / Dominick P. Trombetta, Edward F. Foote -- Arterial blood gases and acid-base balance / Thomas G. Hall -- Pulmonary function and related tests / Lori Wilken, Min Joo -- The heart : laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures / Wafa Y. Dahdal, Samir Y. Dahdal -- Liver and gastroenterology tests / Joshua D. Farkas, Paul Farkas -- Endocrine disorders / Eva M. Vivian -- Lipid disorders / Jill S. Burkiewicz -- Hematology : red and white blood cell tests / Paul R. Hutson -- Hematology : blood coagulation tests / Sheila M. Allen, Lea E. Dela Pena -- Infectious diseases / Sharon M. Erdman, Kendra M. Atkinson, and Keith A. Rodvold -- Rheumatic diseases / Terry L. Schwinghammer -- Cancers and tumor markers / Patrick J. Medina -- Interpreting pediatric laboratory data / Donna M. Kraus -- Women's health / Candace S. Brown, Frank W. Ling -- Common medical disorders of aging males : clinical and laboratory test monitoring / Mary Lee, Roohollah Sharifi -- Pharmacogenomics and laboratory tests / Amber L. Beitelshees, Issam Zineh