Mosby's Diagnostic and Laboratory Test Reference

Another trusted resource for your mobile & desktop platforms

Kathleen Deska Pagana, PhD, RN and Timothy J. Pagana, MD, FACS (Mosby – An imprint of Elsevier, Inc)

Access the clinically relevant information you need easily in any setting with Mosby’s Diagnostic and Laboratory Test Reference.

With up-to-date, clinically relevant information, Mosby's Diagnostic and Laboratory Test Reference is the perfect resource to everything you need to know about laboratory and diagnostic tests.

Test entries are organized alphabetically, making it perfect for quick resource, and extensive information helps tie together related tests and studies. 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 resource.

Key Features

Over 40 NEW tests, including CT of the Heart, Intravascular Ultrasound, Newborn Metabolic Screening, and Platelet Closure Time, present the latest information on diagnostic and laboratory testing.
Possible critical values are noted to alert the reader to situations requiring immediate intervention.A symbol next to drug-related interfering factors highlight the effects of pharmacologic agents on tests.
Increased and decreased abnormal findings are highlighted.
Patient teaching-related care indicates information that should be shared with patients and their families.
Home Care Responsibilities provide important patient teaching guidelines and instructions for patients outside of acute care settings.
Each test includes a Notes section that enables readers to add their own information.
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.
Lists of tests by body system and test type allow the reader to quickly locate related studies.
Abbreviations for tests are listed on the end papers and symbols and units of measurement are listed in an appendix.

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