Mosby's Manual of Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests

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