Covers nucleic acid extraction methods, electrophoresis, hybridization technologies, restriction enzyme mapping, and amplification techniques (PCR, NASBA).
The text covers the fundamental methods used in molecular diagnostics, including: Molecular Diagnostics: Fundamentals, Methods, &...
The textbook is generally organized into three key sections, covering the full spectrum of molecular laboratory practices: Covers nucleic acid extraction methods
Contains over 300 line drawings and color plates illustrating molecular concepts. Key Techniques Discussed 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