Contemporary Practice in Clinical Chemistry (Paperback)

Contemporary Practice in Clinical Chemistry, Fourth Edition, provides a clear and concise overview of important topics in the field. This new edition is useful for students, residents and fellows in clinical chemistry and pathology, presenting an introduction and overview of the field to assist readers as they in review and prepare for board certification examinations. For new medical technologists, the book provides context for understanding the clinical utility of tests that they perform or use in other areas in the clinical laboratory. For experienced laboratorians, this revision continues to provide an opportunity for exposure to more recent trends and developments in clinical chemistry.

• Serves as a primary, trusted resource for clinical chemistry trainees and practitioners seeking to deepen their expertise and stay current with rapidly evolving technologies
• Acts as a comprehensive study tool for board certification exams in clinical chemistry and clinical pathology
• Offers structured learning aids such as chapter objectives, discussion points, self-assessment questions, and summaries to facilitate comprehension and retention
• Provides practical, advanced content aimed at clinical application rather than purely research, supporting professional practice and decision-making

Dr. William Clarke is a Professor of Pathology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. His research focuses on the development of analytical methods for drug analysis, clinical mass spectrometry, and devices for point-of-care testing. He serves as the director of Clinical Toxicology for Johns Hopkins Hospital, as well as the Point-of-Care Testing Program for Johns Hopkins Medicine.

Dr. Mark Marzinke is a Professor of Pathology and Medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Marzinke serves as the Director of General Chemistry in the Johns Hopkins Hospital Core Laboratories, and is the Director of the Clinical Pharmacology Analytical Laboratory within the Division of Clinical Pharmacology. He is also Co-Director of the HIV Prevention Trials Network Laboratory Center.