Biosafety in the Laboratory
Biosafety in the Laboratory

Author: Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 1989-01-01

Total Pages: 237

ISBN-13: 0309039754

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Biosafety in the Laboratory is a concise set of practical guidelines for handling and disposing of biohazardous material. The consensus of top experts in laboratory safety, this volume provides the information needed for immediate improvement of safety practices. It discusses high- and low-risk biological agents (including the highest-risk materials handled in labs today), presents the "seven basic rules of biosafety," addresses special issues such as the shipping of dangerous materials, covers waste disposal in detail, offers a checklist for administering laboratory safetyâ€"and more.

Guidelines for Laboratory Quality Auditing
Guidelines for Laboratory Quality Auditing

Author: Doanld C. Singer

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2014-07-22

Total Pages: 430

ISBN-13: 1498710522

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This single-source reference provides practical guidance for the quality auditing of a chemical or biological testing laboratory-helping to develop or improve quality control and quality assurance programs in order to meet certification standards or pass external-source audits.

Molecular Pathology in Clinical Practice
Molecular Pathology in Clinical Practice

Author: Debra G.B. Leonard

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2007-11-25

Total Pages: 589

ISBN-13: 0387332278

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This authoritative textbook embodies the current standard in molecular testing for practicing pathologists, and residents and fellows in training. The text is organized into eight sections: genetics, inherited cancers, infectious disease, neoplastic hematopathology, solid tumors, HLA typing, identity testing, and laboratory management. Discussion of each diagnostic test includes its clinical significance, available assays, quality control and lab issues, interpretation, and reasons for testing. Coverage extends to HIV, hepatitis, developmental disorders, bioterrorism, warfare organisms, lymphomas, breast cancer and melanoma, forensics, parentage, and much more. Includes 189 illustrations, 45 in full-color. This textbook is a classic in the making and a must-have reference.