Fundamentals of Analytical Toxicology: Clinical and Forensic, Edition 2
À propos de cet e-book
This new edition contains thoroughly revised content that reflects contemporary practices and advances in analytical methods. Expanding the scope of the 1995 World Health Organization (WHO) basic analytical toxicology manual, the text includes coverage of separation science, essential pharmacokinetics, xenobiotic absorption, distribution and metabolism, clinical toxicological and substance misuse testing, therapeutic drug monitoring, trace elements and toxic metals analysis, and importantly the clinical interpretation of analytical results.
Written by a prominent team of experienced practitioners, this volume:- Focuses on analytical, statistical, and pharmacokinetic principles
- Describes basic methodology, including colour tests and immunoassay and enzyme-based assays
- Outlines laboratory operations, such as method validation, quality assessment, staff training, and laboratory accreditation
- Follows IUPAC nomenclature for chemical names and recommended International Non-proprietary Name (rINN) for drugs and pesticides
- Includes discussion of 'designer drugs' (novel pharmaceutical substances NPS)
Fundamentals of Analytical Toxicology: Clinical and Forensic, 2nd Edition is an indispensable resource for advanced students and trainee analytical toxicologists across disciplines, such as clinical science, analytical chemistry, forensic science, pathology, applied biology, food safety, and pharmaceutical and pesticide development.
À propos de l'auteur
Robert J Flanagan, Precision Medicine, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, UK, and Specialised Clinical Chemistry, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, UK.
EVA CUYPERS, Maastricht Multimodal Molecular Imaging Institute, University of Maastricht, The Netherlands, and KU Leuven Toxicology and Pharmacology, Belgium.
HANS H. MAURER, Department of Experimental and Clinical Toxicology, Saarland University, Germany.
ROBIN WHELPTON, Formerly School of Biological and Chemical Sciences, Queen Mary University of London, UK.
