The highly successful first edition of MOSBY'S MANUAL OF LABORATORY AND DIAGNOSTIC TESTS received rave reviews for itsfull-color design and illustrations, user-friendly organization and format,comprehensiveness, and readability. THE MANUAL is a complete resource for nurses and other health professionals in either academic or clinical settings. It is the first and only full-color lab test book available and is liberally illustrated with color photos and drawings that show exactly how various tests are performed. Virtually every clinically significant test is covered, including the latest tests for allergy blood testing, atrial natriuretic factor, homocysteine, N-telopeptide, and troponins. Patient teaching priorities are now noted with a special icon, and a dozen additional Home Care Responsibilities boxes have been added to support the increasing emphasis on early discharge and outpatient testing. · A full-colour interior design and over 135 vivid full-colour photographs and illustrations depict procedures, equipment, techniques, and concepts to make the content visually appealing · Virtually every clinically relevant diagnostic and laboratory test performed today is discussed, providing comprehensive and complete coverage. More than 700 individual tests are covered in over 360 entries · Clinical Significance of Test Results sections discuss the pathophysiology (printed in italic type) of disease processes and how they relate to test results. Market feedback indicates that this unique feature is one of the most valued aspects of the book · Critical Values are highlighted with colour to alert the reader to situations requiring immediate intervention · Clinical Priorities boxes emphasize especially pertinent information that must be kept in mind when performing or evaluating a test or preparing a patient for a test · Home Care Responsibilities provide important patient teaching guidelines and instructions for patients outside of acute care settings · Abbreviations for tests are listed in Appendix C, and symbols and units of measurement are listed on the front inside front cover · Approximately 20 new full-colour illustrations and photographs have been added, making the book even more visually appealing and useful · Patient teaching priorities are noted with a special icon to highlight information that readers should communicate to patients and their families
<li>Increased and decreased abnormal findings have been highlighted with directional arrows to help make this crucial information easier to identify</li>

Mosby's Manual of Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests

Science & Math

Kathleen Deska Pagana

Timothy J. Pagana

Pagana, Kathleen Deska

Pagana, Timothy James

Biological Sciences

Mosby

This comprehensive and up-to-date handbook features clinically relevant laboratory and diagnostic tests organized alphabetically for quick reference. Tests are presented in a consistent format, which allows for concise coverage without sacrificing the depth of detail necessary for a thorough understanding of diagnostic testing. 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.
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<li>A portable size and durable cover make it handy as an on-the-spot reference.</li>
<li>A colorful design highlights vital information and enhances visual appeal.</li>
<li>The User's Guide to Test Preparation and Performance provides an overview and guidelines for each type of laboratory test and diagnostic procedure to ensure safety and accuracy.</li>
<li>Tests are organized alphabetically with A-to-Z thumb tabs for quick reference.</li>
<li>Each test entry begins on a new page making tests of interest easy to find.</li>
<li>Normal findings are included for adults (male and female), the elderly, and pediatric patients, where applicable, to provide complete clinical data.</li>
<li>Possible critical values are highlighted to alert readers to situations requiring immediate intervention.</li>
<li>Symbols next to drug-related interfering factors alert readers to the effects of pharmacologic agents on tests.</li>
<li>Increased and decrease abnormal findings are highlighted with directional arrows.</li>
<li>Home Care Responsibilities boxes provide important patient teaching guidelines and instructions for patients outside of acute care settings.</li>
<li>Each test is concluded with a Notes section that enables readers to add their own information.</li>
<li>Lists of tests by body system and test type allow the reader to quickly locate related studies.</li>
<li>Abbreviations for tests are listed at the end of the book, and symbols and units of measurement are provided in an appendix.</li>
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<li>Fifteen new test entries ― including bone turnover biochemical markers (osteocalcin), breast tumor analysis, diabetes mellitus autoanitibody panel (insulin antibody), genetic testing, and HIV viral load ― present the latest tests and procedures.</li>
<li>An icon for patient teaching-related care indicates information that should be shared with patients and their families. New two-color illustrations clarify content and demonstrate how procedures are performed.</li>
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Mosby's Diagnostic and Laboratory Test Reference

Medical Books

Nursing

The best selling reference for laboratory and diagnostic testing! This widely acclaimed resource features an easy-to-use format and proven, reliable content. Each detailed test entry includes normal findings, test explanation, pre-, intra- and post-procedure care, as well as abnormal findings. All the laboratory and diagnostic information you need, along with useful illustrations, make this a vital resource for you.
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<li>Alphabetical presentation with A-to-Z thumb tabs for quick reference.</li>
<li>Begins each test entry on a new page making tests of interest easy to find.</li>
<li>Includes normal findings for adult (male and female), elderly, and pediatric patients where applicable to provide complete clinical data.</li>
<li>Highlights possible critical values to alert the reader to situations requiring immediate intervention.</li>
<li>Symbol next to drug-related interfering factors alerts the reader to the effects of pharmacologic agents on tests.</li>
<li>Increased and decreased abnormal findings are highlighted with directional arrows.</li>
<li>Icon for patient teaching-related care indicates information that should be shared with patients and their families.</li>
<li>Home care responsibilities boxes provide important patient teaching guidelines and instructions for patients outside of acute care settings.</li>
<li>Concludes each test with a notes section that enables readers to add their own information.</li>
<li>User's Guide to Test Preparation and Performance provides an overview and guidelines for each type of laboratory test and diagnostic procedure to ensure safety and accuracy.</li>
<li>Lists of tests by body system and test type allow the reader to quickly locate related studies.</li>
<li>Abbreviations for tests are listed on the end papers and symbols and units of measurement are listed in an appendix.</li>
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<li>Twenty-five new test entries ― including bioterrorism infectious agents, bladder cancer markers, breast ductal lavage, lipoprotein electrophoresis, SARS viral testing, sexual assault testing, and virtual colonoscopy ― present the latest tests and procedures.</li>
<li>Appendix C: Disease and Organ Panels lists the tests in 26 common panels, along with a page reference to the main discussion of each test.</li>
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Mosby's Diagnostic and Laboratory Test Reference (7th Edition)

The 3rd edition of this widely used resource offers superb guidance on diagnostic and laboratory testing for health professionals in both academic and clinical settings. The chapters are organized by test type and each chapter begins with a list of the tests covered within the test type, as well as an overview of that category including specimen collection techniques. The tests are presented in a consistent format that includes normal findings, indications, contraindications, potential complications, interfering factors, procedure and patient care, test results and clinical significance, and related tests. This full-color book is easy to use and covers virtually every clinically significant test, including more than 50 new to this edition.
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<li>A full color interior design and over 140 vivid color photographs and illustrations depict procedures, equipment, techniques, and concepts, making the content more visually appealing to the reader and the concepts easier to understand. </li>
<li>Comprehensive coverage of all diagnostic and laboratory tests routinely performed today. Over 700 individual tests are covered in approximately 360 entries. </li>
<li>Clinical Significances of test results, indicated in italic type, explain the pathophysiology of disease processes and how they relate to test results. </li>
<li>Color-coded chapter thumb-tabs, alphabetically organized chapters, and two lists of all tests (Appendix A, Alphabetical List of Tests and Appendix B, List of Tests by Body System) make every test easy to find. </li>
<li>Critical Values are highlighted with color to alert the reader to situations requiring immediate intervention. </li>
<li>Related Tests that provide similar information or are used to evaluate the same body system, disease process, or symptom, are listed after each test entry along with the page number and the purpose of each related test. </li>
<li>SI units are included in the Normal Findings of appropriate tests. </li>
<li>Clinical Priorities boxes emphasize especially pertinent information that must be kept in mind when performing or evaluating a test or preparing a patient for a test. </li>
<li>A special symbol for drug-related interfering factors alerts readers to the effects of pharmacologic agents on tests. </li>
<li>Icon for patient teaching-related care indicates information that should be shared with patients and their families. </li>
<li>Home Care Responsibilities provide important patient teaching guidelines and instructions for patients outside of acute care settings. </li>
<li>Age-Related Concerns boxes address the special needs of pediatric and geriatric patients and critical age-related variations in values. </li>
<li>Abbreviations for tests are listed in an appendix, and symbols and units of measurement are listed on the front inside cover. </li>
<li>Increased and decreased abnormal findings are highlighted with directional arrows.</li>
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<li>More than 50 new tests have been added, including discussions of the most recently introduced tests such as bioterrorism infectious agents testing, bone turnover biochemical markers (osteocalcin), diabetes mellitus autoantibody panel, mammary ductoscopy, HIV viral load, natriuretic peptides (including BNP), and thryoglobulin. </li>
<li>The appendix on Disease and Organ Panels lists the tests in 26 common panels, along with a page reference to the main discussion of each test.</li>
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Widely used in both academic and clinical settings, this comprehensive resource provides clear, concise coverage of more than 700 of the most commonly performed diagnostic and laboratory tests ― including 30 new to this edition. Chapters are organized by test type and begin with a list of the tests covered, followed by a test type overview with specimen collection techniques. Tests are presented in a consistent format with normal findings, indications, test explanation, procedure and patient care, and test results and clinical significance, as well as any applicable contraindications, potential complications, interfering factors, and related tests. 
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<li>A full-color design and 127 photographs and illustrations depict procedures, equipment, techniques, and key concepts.</li> <li>Provides comprehensive coverage of more than 700 diagnostic and laboratory tests routinely performed today. </li> <li>UNIQUE! Test Results and Clinical Significance sections explain pathophysiology and how test results may indicate certain disease processes.</li> <li>Color-coded thumb-tabs, alphabetically organized chapters, and two appendixes that list all tests ― one in alphabetical order and the other organized by body system ― make every test easy to find.</li> <li>Critical Values alert you to situations requiring immediate intervention.</li> <li>UNIQUE! Related Tests sections list tests that provide similar information or are used to evaluate the same body system, disease process, or symptom.</li> <li>UNIQUE! Clinical Priorities boxes emphasize information that must be kept in mind when preparing a patient for testing, performing a test, and evaluating results. </li> <li>UNIQUE! An icon for drug-related Interfering Factors alerts you to the effects of pharmacologic agents on tests.</li> <li>A patient teaching icon indicates information that should be shared with patients and their families.</li> <li>Home Care Responsibilities boxes provide important patient teaching guidelines and instructions for patients outside the acute care setting.</li> <li>UNIQUE! Age-Related Concerns boxes address the special needs of pediatric and geriatric patients and critical age-related variations in values.</li> <li>SI units are included in the Normal Findings section of appropriate tests.</li> <li>Convenient lists of disease and organ panels, test abbreviations, and tests by body system offer quick access to frequently referenced information.</li> <li>A comprehensive index includes the names of all tests and their synonyms, as well as other relevant terms found within test entries for quick access in the clinical setting.</li>
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<li>Completely updated content with 30 new tests, including ductoscopy, thyroglobulin, lactoferrin, and human papillomavirus. </li>
<li>New full-color photographs and enhanced illustrations clarify key concepts and demonstrate testing techniques.</li>
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Allied Health Professions

Access the clinically relevant information you need easily in any setting with Mosby's Diagnostic and Laboratory Test Reference, 10th Edition. This bestselling 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 you'll always want by your side.
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<li>Tests are organized alphabetically with A-to-Z thumb tabs for quick reference. </li> <li>
UNIQUE! Each test entry begins on a new page, making tests easy to find. </li> <li>Normal findings for adult (male and female), elderly, and pediatric patients are included where applicable to provide complete clinical data. </li> <li>Possible critical values are highlighted to alert you to situations requiring immediate intervention. </li> <li>Symbol next to drug-related interfering factors alerts you to the effects of pharmacologic agents on tests. </li> <li>Increased and decreased abnormal findings are highlighted with directional arrows. </li> <li>Icon for patient teaching-related care indicates information to share with patients and their families. </li> <li>
UNIQUE! Each test concludes with a Notes section where you can add your own information. </li> <li>
User's Guide to Test Preparation and Performance provides an overview and guidelines for each type of laboratory test and diagnostic procedure to ensure safety and accuracy. </li> <li>Lists of tests by body system and test type allow you to quickly locate related studies. </li> <li>Abbreviations for tests are listed inside the front and back covers, and symbols and units of measurement are listed in an appendix. </li> <li>
UNIQUE! Durable cover with round edges helps prevent the book from being damaged and makes it easier to handle. </li> </ul>
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<ul><li> 32 NEW tests, including age-related macular degeneration risk analysis, cell culture drug resistance testing, flourescein angiography, HIV drug resistance testing, urea breath test, virus testing, and Vitamin D testing, present the latest information on diagnostic and laboratory testing.
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Mosby's Diagnostic and Laboratory Test Reference, 10th Edition

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