Steroids In The Laboratory And Clinical Practice Av John William (Senior Research Associate Institute For Women'S Health University College Londo

<i>Steroids in the Laboratory and Clinical Practice</i> 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. <br><br><ul><li>Addresses the normal production of steroids and concentrations found in biological fluids and tissues</li><li>Presents the changes in steroid concentrations at life events as reference points for clinical investigations</li><li>Reviews the genetic disorders of steroids in relation to specific enzyme changes and clinical presentation</li></ul>