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Provides clinical scenarios to illustrate the use and interpretation of assays in patient care.

Includes learning objectives, key terms, and review questions at the end of each chapter.

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