Publisher's Synopsis
The preanalytical phase is an important component of Laboratory medicine and essentially affects the validity of laboratory results. In the first edition of Guder's Pre Examination Procedure in Laboratory Diagnostics physicians and clinical staff get valueable information about the current preanalytical variables and factors (patient preparation, sample collection, handling and processing before analysis). In this book are described national and international standards and evidence-based quality guidelines for improvement of medical laboratory results.
