Covers nucleic acid extraction methods, electrophoresis, hybridization technologies, restriction enzyme mapping, and amplification techniques (PCR, NASBA).
Includes learning objectives, key terms, and review questions at the end of each chapter. Molecular Diagnostics: Fundamentals, Methods, &...
Highlights advanced, in-depth material to challenge students. Covers nucleic acid extraction methods
The text covers the fundamental methods used in molecular diagnostics, including: restriction enzyme mapping
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