Steroids in the Laboratory and Clinical Practice covers both basic chemistry and therapeutic application of steroids in a single source. The comprehensive reference addresses the specificity of steroid determinations to clarify confusion arising from the laboratory results. The book covers important advancements in the field and is a valuable addition in the literature addressing all existing knowledge gaps. This is a must have reference for pathologists, laboratorians, endocrinologists, analytical/clinical chemists and biochemists. Addresses the normal production of steroids and concentrations found in biological fluids and tissuesPresents the changes in steroid concentrations at life events as reference points for clinical investigationsReviews the genetic disorders of steroids in relation to specific enzyme changes and clinical presentation INDICE: Part 1 steroid biochemistry and endocrinology Part 2 Laboratory investigations Part 3 Clinical investigations Part 4 Pharmacological use of steroids
- ISBN: 978-0-12-818124-9
- Editorial: Elsevier
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 500
- Fecha Publicación: 01/09/2021
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés