,
, SEVENTH
EDITION
Clinical
Chemistry
Principles, Techniques, and Correlations
Michael L. Bishop, MS, Larry E. Schoeff, MS, MT(ASCP)
MLS(ASCP)CM Professor, Medical Laboratory Science Program
Department of Pathology
Senior Learning Consultant
University of Utah School of Medicine
Organization Learning
Salt Lake City, Utah
Duke Clinical Research Institute
Duke University Medical Center
Durham, North Carolina
Edward P. Fody, MD
Clinical Professor
Department of Pathology, Microbiology
and Immunology
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Nashville, Tennessee
and
Medical Director
Department of Pathology
Holland Hospital
Holland, Michigan
, Acquisitions Editor: David Troy
Product Manager: Michael Egolf
Marketing Manager: Shauna Kelley
Designer: Stephen Druding
Compositor: Integra Software Services
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or transmitted in any form or by any means, including as photocopies or scanned-in or other
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and reviews. Materials appearing in this book prepared by individuals as part of their official
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987654321
Printed in China
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Clinical chemistry : principles, techniques, and correlations/[edited by] Michael L. Bishop,
Edward P. Fody, Larry E. Schoeff.—7th ed.
p. cm.
ISBN 978-1-4511-1869-8
1. Clinical chemistry. I. Bishop, Michael L. II. Fody, Edward P. III. Schoeff, Larry E.
RB40.C576 2013
616.07’56—dc23
2012036179
Care has been taken to confirm the accuracy of the information presented and to describe gen-
erally accepted practices. However, the authors, editors, and publisher are not responsible for
errors or omissions or for any consequences from application of the information in this book and
make no warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to the currency, completeness, or accu-
racy of the contents of the publication. Application of this information in a particular situation
remains the professional responsibility of the practitioner; the clinical treatments described and
recommended may not be considered absolute and universal recommendations.
The authors, editors, and publisher have exerted every effort to ensure that drug selection
and dosage set forth in this text are in accordance with the current recommendations and prac-
tice at the time of publication. However, in view of ongoing research, changes in government
regulations, and the constant flow of information relating to drug therapy and drug reactions,
the reader is urged to check the package insert for each drug for any change in indications and
dosage and for added warnings and precautions. This is particularly important when the recom-
mended agent is a new or infrequently employed drug.
Some drugs and medical devices presented in this publication have Health Canada clearance
for limited use in restricted research settings. It is the responsibility of the health care provider
to ascertain the Health Canada status of each drug or device planned for use in his or her clini-
cal practice.
Visit Lippincott Williams & Wilkins on the Internet: http://www.lww.com. Lippincott Williams
& Wilkins customer service representatives are available from 8:30 am to 6:00 pm, EST.
, SEVENTH
EDITION
Clinical
Chemistry
Principles, Techniques, and Correlations
Michael L. Bishop, MS, Larry E. Schoeff, MS, MT(ASCP)
MLS(ASCP)CM Professor, Medical Laboratory Science Program
Department of Pathology
Senior Learning Consultant
University of Utah School of Medicine
Organization Learning
Salt Lake City, Utah
Duke Clinical Research Institute
Duke University Medical Center
Durham, North Carolina
Edward P. Fody, MD
Clinical Professor
Department of Pathology, Microbiology
and Immunology
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Nashville, Tennessee
and
Medical Director
Department of Pathology
Holland Hospital
Holland, Michigan
, Acquisitions Editor: David Troy
Product Manager: Michael Egolf
Marketing Manager: Shauna Kelley
Designer: Stephen Druding
Compositor: Integra Software Services
Copyright © 2013, 2010, 2005, 2000, 1996, 1992, 1985, by LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS,
a WOLTERS KLUWER business.
Two Commerce Square
2001 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103 USA
LWW.com
All rights reserved. This book is protected by copyright. No part of this book may be reproduced
or transmitted in any form or by any means, including as photocopies or scanned-in or other
electronic copies, or utilized by any information storage and retrieval system without written
permission from the copyright owner, except for brief quotations embodied in critical articles
and reviews. Materials appearing in this book prepared by individuals as part of their official
duties as U.S. government employees are not covered by the above-mentioned copyright. To
request permission, please contact Lippincott Williams & Wilkins at Two Commerce Square,
2001 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103, via email at , or via website
at lww.com (products and services).
987654321
Printed in China
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Clinical chemistry : principles, techniques, and correlations/[edited by] Michael L. Bishop,
Edward P. Fody, Larry E. Schoeff.—7th ed.
p. cm.
ISBN 978-1-4511-1869-8
1. Clinical chemistry. I. Bishop, Michael L. II. Fody, Edward P. III. Schoeff, Larry E.
RB40.C576 2013
616.07’56—dc23
2012036179
Care has been taken to confirm the accuracy of the information presented and to describe gen-
erally accepted practices. However, the authors, editors, and publisher are not responsible for
errors or omissions or for any consequences from application of the information in this book and
make no warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to the currency, completeness, or accu-
racy of the contents of the publication. Application of this information in a particular situation
remains the professional responsibility of the practitioner; the clinical treatments described and
recommended may not be considered absolute and universal recommendations.
The authors, editors, and publisher have exerted every effort to ensure that drug selection
and dosage set forth in this text are in accordance with the current recommendations and prac-
tice at the time of publication. However, in view of ongoing research, changes in government
regulations, and the constant flow of information relating to drug therapy and drug reactions,
the reader is urged to check the package insert for each drug for any change in indications and
dosage and for added warnings and precautions. This is particularly important when the recom-
mended agent is a new or infrequently employed drug.
Some drugs and medical devices presented in this publication have Health Canada clearance
for limited use in restricted research settings. It is the responsibility of the health care provider
to ascertain the Health Canada status of each drug or device planned for use in his or her clini-
cal practice.
Visit Lippincott Williams & Wilkins on the Internet: http://www.lww.com. Lippincott Williams
& Wilkins customer service representatives are available from 8:30 am to 6:00 pm, EST.
