Immunology & Serology in Laboratory Medicine

This book provides detailed and specific information on the theoretical concepts in immunology that are applicable to the laboratory sciences, underlying theories of procedures that are applicable to specific disorders, and selected disorders that are relevant to clinical laboratory science. The 3rd edition is a comprehensive, readable, student-friendly text featuring revised content and new, up-to-date information. The first two sections of the book provide foundation knowledge and skills that progress from basic immunologic mechanisms and serologic concepts, to the theory of laboratory procedures such as automated techniques. The final two sections emphasize medical applications that are relevant to clinical laboratory science, addressing representative disorders of infectious and immunologic origin as well as topics such as transplantation and tumor immunology. Each chapter begins with an outline and learning objectives, ending with a summary, review questions, and a bibliography. Most chapters also contain case studies and procedures that challenge readers to apply their knowledge to real-life situations. Instructor resources are available to qualified adopters; contact your sales representative for more information.Step-by-step procedures throughout the book combine both the immunological theories presented in the text with real-life laboratory tests.Comprehensive coverage presents the range of issues students need to learn in immunology and serology, also serving as an effective bench reference for practitioners.Various features such as the Chapter Outline, Learning Objectives, Procedures, Case Studies, Chapter Highlights, Review Questions, and Bibliography reinforce the most important points in each chapter and make information more memorable, eliminating the need for a separate study guide or lab manual.A vibrant two-color design enhances the text, illustrations, tables, and boxes to highlight important features.A glossary in the back of the book gives students convenient reference to succinct, accurate definitions of important words.New chapters - Molecular Techniques (Chapter 11), Bone Marrow Transplantation (Chapter 29), and Tumor Immunology (Chapter 30) - provide cutting-edge information to make the book more complete.New content covers the latest safety information, the newest diagnostic methods and therapeutics for AIDS, up-to-date information on understanding vaccines, inclusion of Apoptosis in the cell cycle, updated lymphocyte membrane characteristics, and a revised list of cytokines with immunologic functions.The chapter on Tick-Borne Diseases (Chapter 16) has been expanded to include Borreliosis and Ehrlichiosis in addition to new information on Lyme Disease.The chapter on The Cells and Cellular Activities of the Immune System: Lymphocytes and Plasma Cells (Chapter 4) has been revised to include T-Lymphocyte Membrane Markers.20 new real-life clinical case studies have been added throughout the text.This edition provides over 425 new review questions, plus a new Test Your Immunology Vocabulary appendix that also contains 84 test questions.All of the line drawings have been redrawn in two-color to give the art a fresh, modern appearance.

**Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles in Laboratory Medicine** The extremely popular textbook Immunology and Serology in Laboratory Medicine, Eighth Edition provides the foundation you need to master the relevant competencies demanded in today’s clinical laboratory. Immunology and Serology helps you gain the knowledge required by medical laboratory technician (MLT) and medical laboratory scientist (MLS) students to achieve excellent scores on national board certification upon graduation and to display entry-level professional competencies for career success. Featuring a straightforward presentation, each chapter in this edition presents state-of-the-art content in subject areas such as Molecular Diagnostics. A problem-based case study approach that stimulates critical thinking makes it easier to integrate the concepts of theory with laboratory procedures that generate diagnostic information in cases of infectious diseases, immune disorders, tumor immunology, and tissue transplantation. Immunology and Serology is a distinctly unique textbook because the author recognizes the importance of robust professional knowledge and the practice guidelines developed by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Certification Examination Immunology Content Outlines for MLT and MLS certification levels and the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS) Professional Body of Knowledge. NEW! Updated content includes the most current information related to infectious and immunological diseases, diagnostic testing methods, and vaccines Clinical case studies include etiology, pathophysiology, laboratory findings, and critical thinking questions, allowing you to apply your knowledge of concepts and procedures Visual learning features make studying easier with algorithms, illustrations, photographs, and summary boxes Key Concepts are interwoven throughout each chapter, highlighting the most important facts Content correlation between lecture and reading, diagnostic laboratory procedures, and case studies allows for easy reference Learning objectives and key terms open each chapter, providing measurable outcomes and a framework for organizing your study efforts More than 650 end-of-chapter, multiple-choice questions provide opportunities for review and self-assessment Laboratory procedures on the Evolve website and in the eBook help you apply immunology and serology theory to clinical laboratory practice