Molecular Diagnostics:: Fundamentals, Methods, &...

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

Provides clinical scenarios to illustrate the use and interpretation of assays in patient care. Molecular Diagnostics: Fundamentals, Methods, &...

Includes learning objectives, key terms, and review questions at the end of each chapter. Reviews the structure and function of DNA, RNA,

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 Core Areas Covered Discusses the application of molecular

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

The text covers the fundamental methods used in molecular diagnostics, including: