Required reading in clinical pathology since 1908! Comprehensive coverage gives you an in-depth understanding of lab test selection and interpretation of results. A new full-color layout makes reference much easier. What's more, new chapters on laboratory regulations, nutrition, point-of-care testing, bioterrorism, proteomics, microarray analysis, and the human genome project as well as a completely new section on cancer testing and meticulous updates from cover to cover put all the latest, most essential knowledge at your fingertips. Describes the scientific foundation, and clinical application of today's complete range of laboratory tests. Delivers quick and easy access to information with a superb organiZation that lends itself to continuous reading as well as specific, on-the-spot referencing of a particular problem or condition. Presents a new full-color layout, many new color illustrations and visual aids, and a new organ-system organization to make reference easier and faster. Provides new chapters on Proteomics, Microarray Analysis, and Human Genome Project in Laboratory-Based Diagnostics authored by pioneering experts who helped originate these techniques. Delivers a new chapter on Laboratory Regulations that details stringent new guidelines in the U.S. and abroad (such as CLIA88 and HIPAA), inspection, accreditation, and proficiency testing. Includes a completely new section on Cancer Testing that covers all aspects of molecular cancer testing, oncoproteins and early tumor detection, and tumor markers. Incorporates sweeping updates on instrumentation and clinical laboratory automation medicolegal aspects of environmental toxicology, occupational exposures, and workplace/employment drug testing molecular microbiology testing bioterrorism nutritional status testing point-of-care testing and many other evolving topics. Offers an increased emphasis on error detection, correction, and prevention as well as cost-effective test selection. With 117 additional contributing experts.