Books from CAP Publications

CAP Publications produces books that address the needs of pathologists and laboratory professionals. Whether you’re using our Benchtop Reference Guides, review guides, or instructional books, rest assured you have the highest quality books written and edited by recognized experts in pathology and laboratory medicine.

Quality Management in Clinical Laboratories: Optimizing Patient Care Through Continuous Quality Improvement, 2nd Edition (PUB319)

This practical guide addresses the most challenging aspects of laboratory quality management. Covering areas like optimal test ordering, error detection/prevention, and data reporting, it provides tools and metrics for quality improvement and suggestions for stakeholder communications.

“This book offers hands-on, practical guidance for pathologists and others with laboratory director responsibilities. It includes ‘how-to’ examples from the authors’ own practices, including quality control assessments, quality monitors, and a sample quality management plan.” – Richard W. Brown, MD, FCAP

Whole Blood Viscoelastic Assays in Clinical Diagnosis: An Illustrated Case-based Guide (PUB231)

A comprehensive, visually appealing resource, Whole Blood Viscoelastic Assays in Clinical Diagnosis benefits pathologists and other laboratory personnel in testing and result interpretation through case use studies for hemostatic disorders, pregnancy, trauma, cardiac surgery, and more.

“It is my hope that readers will perceive this book as a comprehensive yet concise tool that allows them to refresh their knowledge of hemostasis, understand the FDA-approved and off-label clinical applications of their chosen viscoelastic assays, and learn how to interpret different VEA results within the context of a patient’s medical history.” – Oksana Volod, MD, FCAP

Want to hear the author's thoughts? Listen to this podcast interview with Dr. Volod or read the interview in CAP TODAY.

Disruptive Technologies in Clinical Medicine (PUB318)

This new book invites readers to consider the implications of thirteen novel technologies on laboratory medicine, and to harness future opportunities for better patient care.

“By reviewing previous technological innovations, the reader can see their patterns in and consider their effects on laboratory medicine. Only by understanding the impact of disruptive technologies can we be ready to harness new opportunities to expand the frontiers of pathology.” Frederick L. Kiechle, MD, PhD, FCAP

Want to hear the author's thoughts? Listen to this podcast interview with Dr. Kiechle or read the interview in CAP TODAY.

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