Immunology Overview And Laboratory Manual

A two-in-one text providing teaching lab students with an overview of immunology as well as a lab manual complete with current standard exercises. Section I of this book provides an overview of the immune system and immunity, and includes review questions, problem sets, case studies, inquiry-based questions, and more to provide students with a strong foundation in the field. Section II consists of twenty-two lab exercises focused on key concepts in immunology, such as antibody production, cell separation, cell function, immunoassays, Th1/Th2 cytokine detection, cell and tissue culture methods, and cell and molecular biology techniques. Appendices include safety information, suggested links and readings, and standard discipline processes, protocols, and instructions.

THE authoritative guide for clinical laboratory immunology For over 40 years the Manual of Molecular and Clinical Laboratory Immunology has served as the premier guide for the clinical immunology laboratory. From basic serology testing to the present wide range of molecular analyses, the Manual has reflected the exponential growth in the field of immunology over the past decades. This eighth edition reflects the latest advances and developments in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with infectious and immune-mediated disorders. The Manual features detailed descriptions of general and specific methodologies, placing special focus on the interpretation of laboratory findings, and covers the immunology of infectious diseases, including specific pathogens, as well as the full range of autoimmune and immunodeficiency diseases, cancer, and transplantation. Written to guide the laboratory director, the Manual will also appeal to other laboratory scientists, especially those working in clinical immunology laboratories, and pathologists. It is also a useful reference for physicians, mid-level providers, medical students, and allied health students with an interest in the role that immunology plays in the clinical laboratory.

As enrollments in immunology courses continue to expand, so do the calls for up-to-date, professional lab manuals. "Immunology: A Laboratory Manual brings together a variety of methods that provide an experimental foundation for the study of immunology. Its wide range of experiments don't require sophisticated equipment or materials and can be tied easily to most immunology texts.

Immunology is more than a laboratory manual; it is a strategic guide that provides the reader with tips and tricks for more successful lab experiments. The authors explore the current methodological variety of immunology in a simple manner, addressing the assets and drawbacks as well as critical points. Also provided are short and precise summaries of routine procedures as well as listings of the advantages and disadvantages of alternative methods. This well-written guide is an essential companion for anyone using modern immunological methods in the laboratory. Shows how to avoid experimental dead ends and develop an instinct for the right experiment at the right time Contains short and precise summaries of routine procedures (e.g. column chromatography, gel electrophoresis) as well as listings of advantages and disadvantages of alternative methods Includes over 100 informative illustrations, background information, an extensive glossary, and a table of current CD nomenclature

As part of Delmar's Clinical Laboratory Manual series, this text provides a hands-on approach to teaching clinical chemistry with numerous opportunities for practice and feedback of the principles covered in the units. Case studies offer opportunities for application of principles discussed in the units. Within each unit emphasis is put on safety, quality control, and test methods with application of results to clinical conditions. General information applicable to all areas of the laboratory such as identification and use of glassware, quality control, and safety are also included in the first few units. Basic principles of instrumentation and automation are introduced and applied specifically as test methods in later units. Analysis of major physiologic components of clinical chemistry are also discussed.

Designed for use at the laboratory work bench, this practical manual provides an overview of the major components of the immune system and their functions, followed by step-by-step instructions for all major assays performed in a diagnostic immunology laboratory.