Textbook in PDF format Considered by many in the pathology field as the essential everyday quick reference guide, the Quick Compendium of Clinical Pathology has also long been the preferred clinical pathology Board exam study guide for many residents and residency program directors. This thoroughly revised 5th Edition effectively sorts through diverse material to provide a clearly distilled working review of clinical pathology (including integrated diagnostic molecular pathology). Each chapter begins with concise approach discussions, followed by an overview of laboratory evaluation methods and application of techniques Brand new chapter on informatics has now been added, plus a fully revised and expanded chapter in immunology Substantially updated chapter in medical directorship reflects new regulations and guidelines Each chapter now concludes with a convenient listing of acronyms that are useful in the field All sections incorporate current molecular and serologic tumor markers, techniques and findings Hundreds of brilliant images—especially in hematopathology, immunology and microbiology