Mosby's® Diagnostic and Laboratory Test Reference - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 17th Edition

by Kathleen Deska Pagana, PhD, RN, Timothy J. Pagana, MD, FACS and Theresa Noel Pagana Bullen, MD, FAAEM

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ISBN: 9780323828680

Publication Date: 10-07-2024

Page Count: 912

Imprint: Mosby

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Known for its accuracy and easy-to-use format, Mosby’s^® Diagnostic & Laboratory Test Reference, 17th Edition, is your students’ one-stop resource for all the latest testing information needed in clinicals, class, and professional practice. Tests are organized alphabetically and include vital information such as test explanations, alternate or abbreviated test names, normal and abnormal findings, possible critical values, and guidelines to patient care before, during, and after the test. This edition also includes the latest research surrounding each test. Every test entry begins on a new page and all tests are cross-referenced throughout the book to simplify lookup. The compact size, durable cover, and practical A-to-Z thumb tabs make this market-leading reference the ideal choice for anyone wanting quick and easy access to the very latest diagnostic and lab tests used in practice today.

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Key Features
- NEW! Information on Ebola and Monkey pox (mpox) is included in virus testing content.
- NEW! Tests are reorganized and combined with similar tests to streamline content and provide better searchability.
- NEW! Content reflects the latest research on the diagnostic values of results, accuracy of testing, and patient care and education for each test.
- Tests organized alphabetically with A-to-Z thumb tabs for quick reference.
- 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.
- Each test entry begins on a new page, making tests easy to find.
- Related tests are cross-referenced, making them easy to find.
- Normal findings for adult, elderly, and pediatric patients are included where applicable to provide complete clinical data.
- Possible critical values are highlighted to alert the reader to situations requiring immediate intervention.
- Abnormal findings are emphasized with directional arrows.
- Icon for patient teaching-related care indicates information that should be shared with patients and their families.
- Appendix lists tests by body system and test type, offering quick access to related studies.
- Abbreviations for tests are provided on the end sheets, and symbols and units of measurement are listed in an appendix.
- Durable cover with rounded edges helps prevent the book from being damaged.
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Contents

Common reference ranges
Routine blood testing
Routine urine testing

List of figures
User’s guide to test preparation and procedures

Diagnostic & laboratory tests
Tests presented in alphabetical order

Appendices
A: List of tests by body system
B: List of tests by type
C: Disease and organ panels
D: Symbols and units of measurement

Index

Abbreviations for diagnostic and laboratory tests
Authors

Kathleen Deska Pagana, PhD, RN, Professor Emeritus, Department of Nursing, Lycoming College, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, USA, Timothy J. Pagana, MD, FACS, Medical Director, The Kathryn Candor Lundy Breast Health Center and The SurgiCenter, Susquehanna Health System, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, USA and Theresa Noel Pagana Bullen, MD, FAAEM, Emergency Medicine Physician, Virtua Voorhees Hospital, Voorhees, New Jersey, USA
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