PDF-(EBOOK)-Laboratory Tests and Diagnostic Procedures

Look no further for quick complete answers to questions such as which laboratory tests to order or what the results might mean Laboratory Tests And Diagnostic Procedures 5th Edition covers more tests than any other reference of its kind with over 900 lab tests and diagnostic procedures in all In Part I youll find a unique alphabetical list of hundreds of diseases conditions and symptoms including the tests and procedures most commonly used to confirm or rule out a suspected diagnosis Part II presents key information on virtually every laboratory and diagnostic test available All test entries are uptodate concise complete and consistently presented making this resource the perfect choice for students or practitioners who need fast accurate information on diagnostic testsOver 600 diseases and symptoms are listed in Part I with the most relevant tests identified for eachMore than 900 laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures are included in Part II more than any other referenceOrganized alphabetically with printed AtoZ thumb tabs that make it easy to turn to appropriate sections in the bookAlternative test names and acronyms are crossreferenced to help you quickly find what youre looking forTests for toxic substances are included along with Panic Level Symptoms and Treatment for dangerously elevated levelsAge and genderspecific norms are provided giving you complete lifespan coverageRisks and Contraindications are highlighted to help you safeguard your patients and provide effective careMinimum volumes for blood samples are included helping you diagnose patients for whom blood preservation is essential Youll also see whether blood specimens can be drawn during hemodialysisSpecial consent form requirements are indicated for appropriate testsGuidance for client and family teaching helps you offer useful instruction concerning test preparation and followup care12 new test entries present the latest tests and procedures available including Procalcitonin Calcium scoring Vascular endothelial growth factor Cerebral nearinfrared spectroscopy RD1 interferon assays for tuberculosis and OraQuick rapid HIV testLarger trim size and improved design make vital information easier to locate. 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BackgroundDefinitionsReferring LaboratoriesPhysiciansAssignment RequiredHospitalsHospitalLeased LaboratoriesHospital Laboratory Services Furnished to Nonhospital PatientsReporting of Pricing Localitie Dr Annette PlddemannDepartment of Primary Care Health SciencesCentre for Evidence-Based Medicinewwwoxforddecnihracuk/horizon-scanningSo 5arSystematic reviewRandomised controlled trialHow should I trea This comprehensive text and reference provides essential guidance on over 700 laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures used in nursing. It provides background information on each test explains normal and abnormal test results and emphasizes nursing care for the patient undergoing the test. Normal values for each test and procedure appear in both conventional and international units, and cover all phases of the life span. And, over 120 unique tables display complications at a glance.Provides the conventional and International Units of Measure for normal values for each test and procedure for all phases of the life spanfrom the pre-mature infant to the elderly.Includes over 120 unique complication tables, easily located via a special icon.Uses over 170 line drawing and photographs of imaging modalities and graph recording to clarify concepts, illustrate techniques and demonstrate abnormal findings.Organizes chapters into logical body system sections.Introduces a completely new chapter on genetic testing, as well as many new tests, including urea breath test, helical CT scan, triponin, haptoglobin, and urinary myoglobin.Augments the critical thinking questions with discussions in the back of the book.Identifies critical or panic values of extremely abnormal test results.Presents specific home test procedures and identifies them with a special icon. . 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