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• The most acclaimed global textbook is now withthorough revision with the latest advance-mentsin the subjects of medical laboratory science andtechnology.• Introduction in 57 languages on-line and theprinted version in English• Extremely useful Text Book for the Students andEmployees- To seek job opportunities in variousfields such as Clinical laboratories, Biomedicalindustries, Clinical research and Pharmaceuticalcompanies that deal with Instrument manufacturing,Reagent preparation, Lean Six Sigma concepts, Research, Vaccine production, and Teaching.• This textbook is useful for the candidates who plan to start a small scale business (startup)• New topics introduced:• Life support systems• Total automation, Open and closed automated systems• Importance of specifications of laboratory requirements and appropriate uses• Lean Six Sigma concepts, Laboratory record management• Automated spiral plating• Use of chromogenic culture medium, Use of rapid identification discs and membranes• Use of Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption and Ionization (MALDI) technique in the rapid identification ofbacteria.• Six Sigma process, Lean Six Sigma concepts, Five “Q” framework, Root cause analysis, and CLSI standardsare revised.• All sections including Biochemistry, Microbiology, Hematology, Molecular Biology, and Cytogenetics, Histopathologyare updated with all the latest information on:• Laboratory tests based on microscopy, ELISA, chemiluminescence, and PCR principles for the identificationof bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites• Display, description, and study of several hematological histograms indicating specific hematological disorders• Inclusion of special types of techniques such as electron microscopy and immunohistochemistry• Chapters with thorough revision:• 274 Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs), 434 Tables, and 1914 Colored Illustrations.• Full coverage of COVID 19 phase with respect to subtopics such as Corona viruses, COVID 19 pathogenesis,related Laboratory tests, Case histories, Vaccines, Laboratory biosafety, Preventive measures, Wastemanagement, Introduction of RT-LAMP test, and Patient care in home setting.• Short videos (eBook) related to use of basic techniques, equipment, and automated instruments• Theory topics in this edition give scientific information on the subject matter, normal physiology,pathophysiology, related symptoms, and various reasons for suggested laboratory tests to diagnose therelated clinical condition.• Case histories are included at the end of many chapters, which will help the readers to understand thecorrelation of test results with pathophysiology and specific symptoms of a clinical condition.• Introduction of evidence-based laboratory medicine (EBLM).• Teachers can plan and use theory lay-out, SOPs, flowcharts, and illustrations for conducting theory andpractical classes and also for conducting theory and practical examinations