Molecular Diagnostics: Fundamentals, Methods, &... ❲2024-2026❳

Covers nucleic acid extraction methods, electrophoresis, hybridization technologies, restriction enzyme mapping, and amplification techniques (PCR, NASBA).

Molecular Diagnostics: Fundamentals, Methods, & Clinical Applications by Lela Buckingham (and Maribeth L. Flaws in earlier editions) is a leading textbook designed for clinical laboratory science students and professionals, with a new 4th edition published in February 2026. It provides a foundational understanding of nucleic acid biochemistry, common laboratory techniques, and the clinical application of molecular-based assays. Core Areas Covered Molecular Diagnostics: Fundamentals, Methods, &...

Provides clinical scenarios to illustrate the use and interpretation of assays in patient care. It provides a foundational understanding of nucleic acid

Highlights advanced, in-depth material to challenge students. Reviews the structure and function of DNA, RNA,

Reviews the structure and function of DNA, RNA, and proteins, covering topics such as replication, transcription, and translation.

Discusses the application of molecular diagnostics to infectious diseases, oncology, human identification (forensics/paternity), and inherited disease diagnosis. Key Features of the Text