Learn to accurately analyze urine and body fluids with Fundamentals of Urine & Body Fluid Analysis, 4th Edition. Known for its clear writing style, logical organization, and vivid full-color illustrations, this renowned text covers the fundamental principles of urine and body fluids that are frequently encountered in the clinical laboratory. This includes the collection and analysis of urine, fecal specimens, vaginal secretions, and other body fluids such as cerebrospinal, synovial, seminal, amniotic, pleural, pericardial, and peritoneal fluids. In addition, author Nancy Brunzel shares her own extensive knowledge and expertise in the field as she highlights key information and walks you through essential techniques and procedures — showing you how to correlate data with your knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology in order to understand pathologic processes. Unique chapters cover vaginal wet preps, an important fluid collected and evaluated frequently in physician offices, and provide a comprehensive image gallery on urine sediment with 100 micrographs to help you accurately identify urine sediment elements. The chapter on microscopy provides valuable information as you complete clinical work with microscopes. In all, this is the perfect book to help you master all aspects of urine and body fluid analysis.