* A clear, reader-friendly writing style

* More than 175 full-color slides of urines and body fluids positioned close to the related text

* Emphasis on laboratory safety, precautions relating to analysis of urine and body fluids, and the importance of quality assessment and management in the urinalysis laboratory

* Coverage of renal physiology and renal function testing

* Comprehensive discussions of the physical, chemical, and microscopic analyses of urine

* Clinical correlations that relate the most common diseases of glomerular, tubular, interstitial, vascular, and hereditary origins to their associated laboratory tests

* Learning features that help students navigate the chapters and apply theory to practice

* “Learning Outcomes” and “Key Terms” at the beginning of each chapter

* “Historical Notes” citing relevant tests that are no longer performed routinely

* “Technical Tips” emphasizing important information for practitioners

* “Procedure” and “Summary” boxes for quick reference and study

* “Study Questions” at the end of each chapter that emulate questions on certification examinations

* “Case Studies" and "Clinical Situations” to promote problem-solving and critical-thinking skills




* Strong student and instructor ancillaries online—including great procedural videos

Atlas of Urine and Body Fluids Images

Part One: Basic Principles
1. Safety and Quality Management
2. Urine and Body Fluid Analysis Automation
3. Introduction to Urinalysis
4. Renal Function

Part Two: Urinalysis
5. Physical Examination of Urine
6. Chemical Examination of Urine
7. Microscopic Examination of Urine
8. Renal Disease
9. Urine Screening for Metabolic Disorders

Part Three: Other Body Fluids
10. Cerebrospinal Fluid
11. Semen
12. Synovial Fluid
13. Serous Fluid
14. Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid
15. Amniotic Fluid
16. Fecal Analysis
17. Vaginal Secretions

Answers to Study Questions, Case Studies, and Clinical Situations
Abbreviations
Glossary
Index