This book covers all the practical competencies prescribed by NMC Basics of all the practicals described in easy language before the description of procedure Real pictures of actual colour of reactions for various qualitative and quantitative experiments are placed at multiple places Ample number of questions given at the end of each chapter for viva voce A separate section is added to discuss various diagnostic laboratory investigations results, as to make the learner confident in interpreting patient's blood report Micronutrient deficiency related charts are given and explained Sixty-three case scenarios and their diagnostic and therapeutic approach discussed in detail for ECE (Early Clinical Exposure)