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Fundamentals of the Study of Urine and Body Fluids

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Authors:
  1. John W. Ridley

    1. West Georgia Technical College, Carrollton, USA

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  • Discusses the topic from various angles: medical laboratory technology, clinical medicine and nursing

  • Includes a wealth of clinical information which is important to perform the described analysis procedures

  • Contains numerous didactic elements to enhance the learning experience

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Table of contents (17 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxvii
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  2. Introduction to the Study of Body Fluids

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    Pages 1-7

  3. Quality Assurance and Laboratory Regulation

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    Pages 9-22

  4. Safety Practices in Testing Areas

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    Pages 23-44

  5. Metabolic Origins of Urine and Other Body Fluids

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    Pages 45-60

  6. Microscopic Components Common to Body Fluids

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    Pages 61-80

  7. Specimen Collection of Body Fluids

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    Pages 81-97

  8. Diseases of the Urinary System

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    Pages 99-142

  9. Elements Involved in the Physical Evaluation of Urine

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    Pages 143-175

  10. Considerations for Microscopic Examination of Urine

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    Pages 177-201

  11. Procedures for Complete Urinalysis/Confirmation Testing

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    Pages 203-249

  12. Cerebrospinal Fluid Analysis

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    Pages 251-276

  13. Semen Evaluation

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    Pages 277-300

  14. Serous Fluids Analysis

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    Pages 301-322

  15. Synovial Fluid Evaluation

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    Pages 323-340

  16. Fecal Analysis

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    Pages 341-355

  17. Miscellaneous Laboratory Analyses/Gastric Fluid

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    Pages 357-363

  18. Microscope Use and Care

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    Pages 365-375

  19. Back Matter

    Pages 377-442
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About this book

This volume provides the essential theory as well as practice for the study of urine and body fluids other than urine. It is a concise compendium of information both of a practical as well as a clinical resource for understanding conditions of patients with whom the laboratory analyst has contact. It informs the reader not only of the how to perform certain tests but also of the why these tests are clinically important and therefore helps in obtaining the best clinical data possible.

Authors and Affiliations

  • West Georgia Technical College, Carrollton, USA

    John W. Ridley

About the author

Dr. John W. Ridley has a wealth of experience in the medical field, in a variety of positions, both civilian and military. He began his career as a patient care technician before going to serve during the Vietnam conflict as a combat medic. He then worked as a trainer for combat medics, until he received an appointment to the laboratory training program at Brooke Army Medical Center, Ft. Sam, Houston, TX. He served three years of active duty as a medical laboratory technician and then pursued his BS degree in Zoology and his Master's of Education degree, both from the University of Georgia. During this time, his work experience included positions as a laboratory technician and later a technologist, then a clinical laboratory manager and as an officer in several US Army Reserve Combat Support Hospitals, rising to the rank of Colonel. Dr. Ridley completed a Ph.D. in Health and Human Services shortly after completing a tour of duty in Desert Shield/Desert Storm. He then completed his education as a registered nurse, which allowed him to incorporate the critical clinical perspective into his role as an educator, which began in 1992, and continues today. Dr. Ridley is currently the Director of Medical Laboratory Technology at West Central Technical College in Waco, Georgia.

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Fundamentals of the Study of Urine and Body Fluids

  • Authors: John W. Ridley

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-78417-5

  • Publisher: Springer Cham

  • eBook Packages: Biomedical and Life Sciences, Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer International Publishing AG, part of Springer Nature 2018

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-78416-8Published: 12 June 2018

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-78417-5Published: 31 May 2018

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XXVII, 442

  • Number of Illustrations: 10 b/w illustrations, 113 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Laboratory Medicine, Urology

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