Laboratory Medicine in Psychiatry and Behavioral Science, 2nd Edition (PDF)

The last ten years have seen a surge in laboratory science and psychiatry research and publication, and this second edition of Laboratory Medicine in Psychiatry and Behavioral Science reflects these advancements. Drawing on years of clinical practice and neuropsychiatry research, as well as resources from the National Library of Medicine, ARUP Laboratories, the American Association for Clinical Chemistry, and the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, this book is a comprehensive guide to adult psychiatric care across various settings.

The new edition includes updated descriptions of laboratory tests, such as CT angiography and blood alcohol level, as well as diseases and conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease, autism spectrum disorder, HIV and AIDS, and schizophrenia. The guide also features additional sections on COVID-19, 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, and DRESS syndrome.

The information provided is carefully selected based on its relevance to daily practice. The included laboratory tests are core, novel, or particularly pertinent to psychiatry or behavioral health, while the diseases and conditions described are those for which laboratory tests are vital in diagnosis or differential diagnosis, those that are common among psychiatric or geriatric patients, and those that have significant psychiatric, cognitive, or behavioral consequences.

The guide is enhanced by useful appendixes containing algorithms, tables, and figures that aid in understanding and interpreting various laboratory tests and underlying biology, making it an unparalleled resource for everyone in general psychiatric practice, including physician assistants, advanced practice nurses, and trainees.