• Thoroughly revised in view of the latest developments in the field of biochemistry. • More than 400 Case Reports and Viva Questions with detailed explanations. • Topics added as per revised Medical Council of India (MCI) guidelines for undergraduate curriculum. • Chapters on Anemia Profile and Bone Markers have been added. • Information added on components associated with research work and its publication. This includes guidelines to carry out research and for writing and publishing research manuscripts. • For upgrading laboratory quality to world class, chapter has been added on Lean Six Sigma Approach for Clinical Laboratories. • Information on effect of quality of water on laboratory results has been included. • Various new cardiac risk markers have been widely dealt with. • A book not only for undergraduates but also for postgraduate students because of vast coverage of topics. • Useful book to bridge the gap between clinicians and clinical laboratories. • The book is based on Author's personal experience in various capacities.