Manual of Lab Investigations in Rheumatic Diseases

Book Details

• Author: Sham, Shanthanam

• Publisher: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd

• Language: English

• Edition: 1st

• Pages: 166

• Cover: Paperback

• Condition: New

• ISBN: 9789354655906

About the Book

This book is a comprehensive guide focused on the highly relevant subject Lab Investigations in Rheumatic Diseases. It serves as a valuable academic and clinical resource addressing the gap in literature on laboratory diagnosis and testing in rheumatology. With 15 well-structured chapters, the book supports medical professionals, students, and researchers in understanding and applying investigative techniques used in diagnosing and managing rheumatic disorders.

Authored by experienced clinicians, the content emphasizes practical application of laboratory diagnostic methodologies in clinical rheumatology. It includes disease-wise discussions on immunological investigations, their clinical relevance, diagnostic role, and interpretation. The book also explains essential hematological and biochemical tests commonly used in evaluating rheumatic and metabolic bone diseases.

A dedicated expert-written chapter on immunofluorescence provides clarity on technical procedures, interpretation, and laboratory accuracy. The inclusion of helpful illustrations, tables, flowcharts, and case-based applications makes the content easy to understand and quick to reference. This book is ideal for postgraduate medical students, rheumatologists, physicians, laboratory professionals, and all clinicians involved in the care and diagnosis of rheumatic diseases.