Molecular Diagnostics: Fundamentals, Methods, and Clinical Applications

by Lela Buckingham

Five Stars . “ Best book available if you want to learn about molecular techniques applied to clinical pathology.”
—Ruben A., Amazon Reviewer Five Stars . “Easy read. helped me to pass ASCP molecular bio certification exam.” —Amazon Reviewer The only book you need to become certified. “Excellent book, full of details and clinical information. In addition, it describes very complexed concepts in a very easy way to understand including comprehensive diagrams.” —Ruben G., Amazon Reviewer MB(ASCP) must read. “This is a must read for those laboratory professionals trying to advance their knowledge in molecular diagnostics especially for those people taking the MB(ASCP) exam. Sure it helped me pass the exam.” —JR, Amazon Reviewer Meet the challenges of this rapidly expanding field
Molecular diagnostics continues to grow in importance in the clinical laboratory. This respected text will prepare your students with a grounding in the fundamental principles of molecular biology. current methods, and their clinical applications.

With a focus on the application of molecular concepts to diagnostic purposes, the text explains and illustrate the use and interpretation of molecular-based assays in patient care. Now with an expanded discussion of nucleic acid sequencing, with added emphasis on next generation sequencing (NGS), and updated coverage of proteomics and mass spectrometry applications, your students will have the most current information available today.

Genres: Textbooks, Nonfiction

576 pages, Paperback

First published April 4, 2007

Reviews

[Christa Guest]

Never want to read this again. But it did massively help with passing my test.

[Mahmood · Rating 5 out of 5]

I used this book to study for a couple of board exams successfully (ABCC and ABB). As a molecular diagnostics professional I highly recommend this. It will not go in deep depth for all aspects of molecular diagnostics but certainly it will form a strong background for molecular biology/techniques with some advanced concepts. It certainly is a great start and has multitude of good questions to help you with understanding concepts.

[Jeremy Grojean · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very good and comprehensive review of molecular diagnostics as a general introduction for people of all levels. Definitive reference for non-doctoral laboratory professionals. A go-to reference for ASCP-MB study prep. Fixing the fair number of typos for the next edition will give it five stars.

[cassandramonds · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is as much a reference book as a textbook. The advanced concepts sections are particularly helpful. It should come in hardbound because it's getting some serious mileage.

[Diane]

More interesting than you'd think....!