Preface

The clinical laboratory plays a critical, central role in the diagnosis, prognosis, and management of patients with gastrointestinal and liver diseases. Progress in understanding disease pathogenesis, improved test methodologies, and identification of clinically relevant biomarkers has made the laboratory's contributions to clinical practice all the more integral to quality patient care. The laboratory's role in promoting personalized medicine is foundational.
Source: Gastroenterology Clinics of North America - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Source Type: research