Brunzel Nancy A. Fundamentals of Urine and Body Fluid Analysis

5th edition. — Elsevier, 2023. — 461 p. — ISBN 978-0-323-71197-5.Learn how to accurately analyze urine and body fluids with Fundamentals of Urine and Body Fluid Analysis, 5th Edition. Known for its clear writing style, logical organization, and vivid full-color illustrations, this renowned text offers the perfect level and depth of information for understanding the fundamental principles of urine and body fluids frequently encountered in the clinical laboratory. This includes the collection and analysis of urine, fecal specimens, vaginal secretions, and other body fluids such as cerebrospinal, synovial, seminal, amniotic, pleural, pericardial, and peritoneal fluids. Author Nancy Brunzel also shares her extensive knowledge and expertise in the field as she highlights key information and walks you through essential techniques and procedures — showing you how to correlate data with your knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology in order to understand pathologic processes.Quality Assessment and Safety
Urine Specimen Types, Collection, and Preservation
The Kidney
Renal Function and Assessment
Routine Urinalysis—the Physical Examination
Routine Urinalysis—the Chemical Examination
Routine Urinalysis—the Microscopic Exam of Urine Sediment
Urine Sediment Image Gallery
Renal and Metabolic Disease
Cerebrospinal Fluid Analysis
Pleural, Pericardial, and Peritoneal Fluid Analysis
Synovial Fluid Analysis
Seminal Fluid Analysis
Analysis of Vaginal Secretions
Amniotic Fluid Analysis
Fecal Analysis
Automation of Urine and Body Fluid Analysis
Body Fluid Analysis: Manual Hemacytometer Counts and Differential Slide Preparation
Microscopy