Mosby’s® Manual of Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests

<p>Understanding and performing tests, interpreting lab results, and performing patient teaching are made easier with <b>Mosby’s<SUP>®</SUP> Manual of Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests, 7th Edition</b>. This one-stop resource provides clear, concise, and consistent coverage of the most commonly performed diagnostic and laboratory tests. Valuable in academic and clinical settings alike, it is beloved for its full-color design, user-friendly organization, and illustrations that help clarify key concepts. Updated content with new tests and images ensures you have the most current and relevant information available.</p><ul><b> <li>Comprehensive and consistent presentation of tests</b> follows a sequence that best simulates priorities in clinical practice.</li> <li><b>UNIQUE! <i>Clinical Priorities</i> boxes</b> emphasize priorities and procedure considerations specific to understanding and performing tests.</li> <li><b>UNIQUE! <i>Test Results and Clinical Significance</i> sections</b> describe the significance of the test findings and discuss the pathophysiology of the disease process and how it relates to the test result.</li> <li><b>UNIQUE! <i>Related Tests</i> sections</b> list additional tests related to the main test, including tests that provide similar information, confirmatory information, and other tests used to evaluate the same organ, disease process, or symptom complex.</li> <li><b>UNIQUE! <i>Critical Values </i>sections</b> indicate test values of particular significance.</li> <li><b>UNIQUE! <i>Home Care Responsibilities</i> boxes</b> focus on post-test factors for consideration.</li> <li><b>UNIQUE! Icons</b> indicate drugs that increase or decrease test values and patient teaching priorities.</li> <li><b><i>Age-Related Concerns</i> boxes</b> address pediatric and geriatric priorities.</li> <li><b>Results are provided in SI units</b> in addition to others, when applicable.</li></ul><ul><b> <li>NEW!</b> <b><i>Common Reference Range </b></i>section on the inside front cover provides quick access to this essential information.</li> <li><b>NEW! More than 25 new tests</b> focus mainly on the areas of blood studies and x-ray studies.</li> <li><b>NEW! <i>Quick Tips for Using this Manual</i> section</b> in the front matter helps you use this manual easily and efficiently.</li> <li><b>UNIQUE!</b><i> <b>Diagnostic Testing for Most Common Diseases</i> section</b><i> </i>highlights the integration of medical testing as it relates to a specific disease, clinical syndrome, or medical condition.</li> <li><b>UPDATED! New images</b> throughout the manual reflect the latest developments in the field.</li></ul>