Front Cover -- Advances in Clinical Chemistry, Volume 27 -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Contributors -- Preface -- Chapter 1. Reference Values -- 1. From Normal Values to Reference Values -- 2. Reference Individuals and Specimen Collection -- 3. Assay of Analytes and Quality Control -- 4. Statistical Treatment of Reference Values -- 5. Alternatives to Conventional Reference Values and Intervals -- 6. Presentation of Observed Values Related to Reference Values -- 7. Final Remarks -- 8. Abbreviations and Symbols -- References.

5. Miscellaneous Clinical Applications -- 6. Conclusions -- References -- Index.

6. Common Core Functions to All Lab Modules -- 7. General Chemistry Functions -- 8. Data Presentation and Retrieval -- 9. Management -- 10. Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 6. Monoclonal Antibodies: Production, Purification, and Technology -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Monoclonal Antibody Production -- 3. Monoclonal Antibody Purification -- 4. Monoclonal Antibody Technology -- References -- Chapter 7. Monoclonal Antibodies: Clinical Applications -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Neoplastic Disease -- 3. Hormones and Proteins -- 4. Cell Surface Antigens.

Chapter 2. Neopterin as Marker for Activation of Cellular Immunity: Immunologic Basis and Clinical Application -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Chemistry and Biochemistry of Neopterin -- 3. Methods of Measurement of Neopterin -- 4. Neopterin Concentrations in Healthy Subjects -- 5. Conditions Associated with High Neopterin Levels -- 6. Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 3. Biochemical Detection of Hepatitis B Virus Constituents -- 1. Introduction -- 2. HBV DNA -- 3. HBV Enzymes -- 4. HBV Polypeptides -- References.

Chapter 4. Monitoring Acid-Base and Electrolyte Disturbances in Intensive Care -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Osmolality -- 3. Sodium -- 4. Potassium -- 5. Renal Function from the Aspect of Water and Ion Balance -- 6. Acid-Base Balance -- 7. Computer Program for Monitoring Water, Ion, and Acid-Base Metabolism -- 8. Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 5. Information in the Clinical Laboratory: Computer-Assisted Organization and Management -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Ease of Use -- 3. Hidden Enhancements to to -- 4. Safeguards -- 5. Enhancements for the User.