Journal of Pediatric Biochemistry 2010; 01(01): 023-028
DOI: 10.1055/s-0036-1586358
Review Article
Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart – New York

Laboratory medicine in tropical medicine: Present situation

Viroj Wiwanitkit
a   Hainan Medical College, Hainan, China
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Publication History

25 December 2009

15 February 2010

Publication Date:
28 July 2016 (online)

Abstract

Laboratory medicine is an important branch of medicine dealing with the use of laboratory investigation. In tropical medicine, the principles of laboratory medicine are important knowledge for tropical physicians. Laboratory medicine is critical for the investigation of tropical diseases. In this article, the author will briefly summarize and discuss the current situation of laboratory medicine in the tropical world.