by R N Walmsley (Clipath Lab. Adelaide) & H J Cain (Clipath Lab. Adelaide)

This is a pocket book to assist in the interpretation of routine biochemical results. It contains comprehensive tests of causes of abnormalities and associated algorithms, that is, an aide-memoire plus flow charts to assist in diagnosis. The material is based on the author's vast experience in teaching hospitals and in providing services to general practitioners.

This book, which covers all routine bichemical tests, is aimed at medical students, house officers and general practitioners.

• Introduction
• Sodium
• Potassium
• Acid-Base
• Renal Disease
• Mineralocorticoids
• Calcium
• Phosphate
• Magnesium
• Uric Acid
• Glucose
• Jaundice, Liver Disease
• Enzymes
• Serum Proteins
• Lipids
• Thyroid
• Adrenal Cortex
• Anterior Pituitary
• Reproductive System
• Iron
• Hypertension
• Diarrhoea
• Coma, Polyuria
• Nephrolithiasis
• Steatorrhoea
• Acute Abdominal Pain
• Miscellaneous Analytes
• Dynamic Function Tests
• Abbreviations
• Index