Mosby's Manual of Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests is An essential resource in clinical and academic settings for nurses and other health professionals, this easy-to-use manual includes concise yet detailed descriptions for more than 700 laboratory and diagnostic tests. Presented alphabetically, each test includes normal findings, indications, test explanations, contraindications, interfering factors, and potential complications.
Features include:
• NEW! More than 30 new tests
UNIQUE! Test Results and Clinical Significance explain the pathophysiology of the disease and relation to test results
• UNIQUE! Related Tests
• UNIQUE! Drug icons highlight pharmacologic interference on test results
• UNIQUE! Clinical Priorities boxes
• UNIQUE! Age-Related Concerns boxes
• Critical Values requiring immediate action
• Highlighted Patient Teaching and Support