Clinical Toxicology Testing

Download or read book Clinical Toxicology Testing written by Barbarajean Magnani and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a practical guide to setting up, overseeing, and directing hospital toxicology laboratory operations. It focuses on the complex issues facing the laboratory director or pathologist in this role, as well as those in training in the field of laboratory medicine. It addresses not only pharmacological principles, testing menus, and methodologies, but also clinical test interpretation for specialized areas such as the emergency department, the pain clinic, and the autopsy suite. In addition, it serves as an introduction to such topics as workplace drug testing and relevant regulatory issues. It provides the reader with a comprehensive view of what is needed--and expected--when offering a clinical toxicology service --