In this color-illustrated reference manual for medical and technical professionals and students, contributors from the Vision Research Foundation in India set out the principles, instrumentation, step-by-step procedures, results, norms, and interpretations for various types of diagnostic tests. Entries on lab tests are grouped in sections on biochemistry, genetics, hematology and clinical pathology, microbiology and serology, and ophthalmic histopathology. The book is illustrated with color photos and images in a two-color layout. Ramakrishnan and Sulochana are affiliated with the Vision Research Foundation, India. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)