Clinical Biochemistry by Marcus T. Whitfield MD

Struggling to connect lab numbers to real patient decisions? Clinical biochemistry courses drown students in reference ranges and assay chemistry, yet clinics demand fast, confident interpretation of a chemistry panel at the bedside. This 2026 edition closes that gap. Written by a practicing clinician-educator, it walks through every major diagnostic panel: electrolytes and acid-base balance, renal and hepatic function testing, cardiac biomarkers, diabetes and lipid disorders, endocrine axes, enzyme kinetics, nutritional biochemistry, inborn errors of metabolism, tumor markers, and therapeutic drug monitoring. • 25 chapters built around real diagnostic reasoning, not rote memorization • Clinical pearls and case vignettes in every chapter grounding theory in bedside practice • Comparison tables for rapid differential diagnosis and drug dosing reference • Full-color clinical illustrations clarifying mechanisms, pathways, and laboratory workflows A free companion video course, unlocked instantly through the QR code inside the back cover, extends the material with over 50 curated expert lectures organized to mirror the book's chapters. Every chapter is anchored to current guidance from bodies including ACC/AHA, KDIGO, ADA, and WHO, so readers build habits that match real clinical standards instead of outdated rules of thumb. Clinical Biochemistry gives medical and pharmacy students, and the clinicians teaching them, a single practical reference for turning a lab report into a diagnosis and a treatment plan.