Books
Tietz Textbook of Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Diagnostics by Call Number: Ref RB40 .T44 2012 Peoria Library ReferenceISBN: 9781416061649Publication Date: 2011-12-13
General Information
Lab technicians are often responsible for analyzing blood, urine, and other bodily fluid chemistries.Urinalysis is a common subfield of clinical chemistry.
This is an image of uric acid crystals found in a urine sample. This image along with many others can be found at Dr. Fogazzi's Bedside Urinary Microscopy Lecture Series (http://www.ndt-educational.org/fogazzislidepart1.asp)
Tutorials
This tutorial, hosted by the University of Utah Eccles Health Sciences Library, provides an overview of macro and microscopic urinalysis, and describes proper collection techniques.
Arterial Blood Gases Explained
A detailed explanation of arterial blood gases, how to do the blood draw, and interpret the tests.
Chemistry Tutorials and Quizzes
Bio Alive provides a collection of tutorials from different technical colleges demonstrating chemistry experiments or tasks.
Websites
Here are some reliable web sources where you can find more information about clinical chemistry:
- AACC Trainee CouncilThe Clinical Chemistry Trainee Council serves as a unique program for residents and fellows in laboratory medicine by providing them with free educational materials and interactive tools to help and guide them to a successful career.
- Urine Sediment AtlasThis site, created by Dr. Jessie Hano, provides images of different types of urine sediment and crystals
- American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC)The AACC is "an international scientific/medical society of clinical laboratory professionals, physicians, research scientists and other individuals involved with clinical chemistry and related disciplines." On this site you can find helpful information about working in the field of clinical chemistry along with other resources.
- Lab Tests OnlineLab Tests Online provides information about a variety of lab tests, along with sample lab reports and articles pertinent to lab technicians and phlebotomists.