Mosby's Diagnostic and Laboratory Test Reference

Mosby's Diagnostic and Laboratory Test Reference
Access the clinically relevant information you need easily in any setting with Mosbyâ‚¬s Diagnostic and Laboratory Test Reference, Ninth Edition. This best-selling handbook provides concise coverage of tests without sacrificing important details. Each test entry includes, where relevant, alternate or abbreviated test names; type of test; normal findings; possible critical values; test explanation and related physiology; contraindications; potential complications; interfering factors; procedure and patient care (before, during, and after); and abnormal findings. Related tests are extensively cross-referenced throughout the book. With its simple format and portable size, this is a handy reference youâ‚¬ll always want by your side.
- Alphabetically organized tests offer quick reference with A-to-Z thumb tabs, so youâ‚¬ll never have to search for a test by having to first determine its correct category or body system.
- UNIQUE! Each test entry begins on a new page, making tests easy to find.
- Userâ‚¬s Guide to Test Preparation and Performance provides an overview and guidelines for each type of laboratory test and diagnostic procedure, so you can minimize worry about having to repeat a test due to an error.
- Normal findings for adult (male and female), elderly, and pediatric patients are included where applicable.
- Increased and decreased abnormal findings are highlighted with directional arrows.
- Possible critical values are highlighted to alert you to situations requiring immediate intervention.
- Patient care sections provide step-by-step instructions for care before, during, and after the test.
- Symbol next to drug-related interfering factors alerts you to the effects of pharmacologic agents on tests.
- Lists of tests by body system and test type make it easy to cross-reference related studies.
- Abbreviations for tests are listed in the front and the back of the book, and symbols and units of measurement are listed in an appendix.
- A durable cover with round edges helps prevent the book from being damaged and makes it easier to handle.
- UPDATED coverage reflects current research relating to accuracy of testing, diagnostic values of results, and the patient care and education associated with each test.
- 14 NEW test entries present the latest tests and procedures with an emphasis on new, more affordable (and thus more common) genetic tests.
Country USA
Brand Mosby
Manufacturer Mosby
Binding Paperback
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780323225762
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	Mosby
Manufacturer	Mosby
Binding	Paperback
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780323225762
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

Mosby's Diagnostic and Laboratory Test Reference

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