RT Book, Section A1 Laposata, Michael A2 Laposata, Michael SR Print(0) ID 1104501723 T1 Concepts in Laboratory Medicine T2 Laboratory Medicine: The Diagnosis of Disease in the Clinical Laboratory YR 2014 FD 2014 PB McGraw-Hill Education PP New York, NY SN 978-0-07-180554-4 LK accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1104501723 RD 2024/04/16 AB To understand the concepts of sensitivity, specificity, predictive value, prevalence, and incidence.To learn the frequently encountered preanalytical variables that influence laboratory test results.To identify the well-known interferences in many of the laboratory tests.To understand the individual steps in specimen processing and handling.To understand the guidelines for appropriate selection of laboratory tests.To understand how cell injury and inflammation result in the generation of plasma markers of these processes.