Steroids in the Laboratory and Clinical Practice
Author | : John William Honour |
Publisher | : Elsevier |
Total Pages | : 1014 |
Release | : 2023-08-02 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780128181256 |
ISBN-13 | : 0128181257 |
Rating | : 4/5 (56 Downloads) |
Download or read book Steroids in the Laboratory and Clinical Practice written by John William Honour and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2023-08-02 with total page 1014 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 tissues - Presents the changes in steroid concentrations at life events as reference points for clinical investigations - Reviews the genetic disorders of steroids in relation to specific enzyme changes and clinical presentation