Book description
Up-to-date, comprehensive, and beautifully illustrated,
Laboratory Diagnosis in Neurology
presents all the measuring parameters and methods relevant to the
analysis of cerebrospinal fluid, serum, and tissues affected by
neurologic disease and syndromes. Following an introduction to basic
concepts, the book guides clinicians through the methods of CSF
analysis, neurochemical examinations, clinical applications of
neuroimmunology, microbiology and virology, neurogenetic tests, and
evaluation of biopsies. Readers will learn about the equipment and
various procedures, and how to effectively differentiate similar
methods. In the final section of the book, the authors provide a
systematic introduction to the pathophysiology and laboratory findings
for specific clinical disorders, indications for particular test
methods, and criteria for diagnostic interpretation.Key features:
Clear presentation of pearls, pitfalls, and practical tips in blue
boxes for at-a-glance review
Contributions by neurologists, psychiatrists with experience in
laboratory analysis, clinical chemists, and neurochemists
More than 140 high-quality illustrations, mostly in full color,
demonstrating common findings
Appendix with basic rules for interpreting disease-specific
patterns, recommendations for quality control, and a list of the most
important reference values
An indispensable tool for neurologists, laboratory physicians, and
pathologists, this book is also a valuable reference for neurosurgeons,
internists, and psychiatrists. Professor, Dept. of Molecular
Neuroimmunology, Neurological University Clinic, Heidelberg University,
Heidelberg, Germany Professor, Dept. of Neurology, Bayreuth Hospital,
Bayreuth, Germany
