Fundamentals of Urine and Body Fluid Analysis 3/e

Fundamentals of Urine & Body Fluid Analysis,3/e


Renowned for its clear writing style, logical organization, level and depth of content, and excellent color
illustrations, Fundamentals of Urine & Body Fluid Analysis, 3rd Edition covers 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. Expert author Nancy Brunzel shares her extensive knowledge and expertise in the
field, presenting key information and essential techniques and procedures, as well as easy-to-grasp explanations of how
to correlate data with basic anatomy and physiology to understand pathological processes.











Microscopy






Quality Assurance and Safety










Urine Specimen Types, Collection, and Preservation










The Kidney










The Renal Function










Physical Examination of Urine










Chemical Examination of Urine










Microscopic Examination of Urine Sediment
Urine Sediment Image Gallery










Renal and Metabolic Disease










Fecal Analysis










Seminal Fluid Analysis










Amniotic Fluid Analysis










Cerebrospinal Fluid Analysis










Synovial Fluid Analysis










Pleural, Pericardial, and Peritoneal Fluid Analysis










Vaginal Fluid Analysis










Automation of Urine and Body Fluid Analysis










Body Fluid Analysis: Manual Hemacytometer Counts and Differential Slide Preparation






Glossary of Terms




Answers to Study Questions




Appendix A. Reagent Strip Guide




Appendix B. Reference Ranges