Definition
The use of laboratory techniques in diagnosis, patient monitoring and therapeutic problem-solving. It involves the selection, performance and interpretation of laboratory tests for patient care, and the testing and analysis of pharmaceuticals used in medical treatment.
Scope and emphasis
Collected comprehensively.
Publication Details
Publication History
Last Update: November 12, 2003.
Copyright
Publisher
National Library of Medicine (US), Bethesda (MD)
NLM Citation
Collection Development Guidelines of the National Library of Medicine [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2019-. Clinical Laboratory Science. [Updated 2003 Nov 12].