EAN: 9783131441010

LABORATORY DIAGNOSIS IN NEUROLOGY - BRIGITTE WI...

A practice-oriented reference for the laboratory diagnosis of neurologic diseases Up-to-date 
comprehensive  and beautifully illustrated  Laboratory Diagnosis in Neurology presents all the
measuring parameters and methods relevant to the analysis of cerebrospinal fluid  serum  and
tissues affected by neurologic disease and syndromes. Following an introduction to basic
concepts  the book guides clinicians through the methods of CSF analysis  neurochemical
examinations  clinical applications of neuroimmunology  microbiology and virology  neurogenetic
tests  and evaluation of biopsies. Readers will learn about the equipment and various
procedures  and how to effectively differentiate similar methods. In the final section of the
book  the authors provide a systematic introduction to the pathophysiology and laboratory
findings for specific clinical disorders  indications for particular test methods  and criteria
for diagnostic interpretation. Key features: - Clear presentation of pearls  pitfalls  and
practical tips in blue boxes for at-a-glance review- Contributions by neurologists 
psychiatrists with experience in laboratory analysis  clinical chemists  and neurochemists-
More than 140 high-quality illustrations  mostly in full color  demonstrating common findings-
Appendix with basic rules for interpreting disease-specific patterns  recommendations for
quality control  and a list of the most important reference values An indispensable tool for
neurologists  laboratory physicians  and pathologists  this book is also a valuable reference
for neurosurgeons  internists  and psychiatrists.

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