Delmar's Guide to Laboratory and Diagnostic

Organized alphabetically by test and diagnostic procedure, Delmar's Guide to Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests contains a wealth of information on over 600 lab and diagnostic tests. This must have reference is completely alphabetical, indexed, and fully cross-referenced. Each test has an exceptionally straightforward and concise presentation of information. Delmar's Guide to Laboratory and Diagnostics Tests is designed to provide students and practitioners of nursing, medicine, and medical technology with the necessary information to provide comprehensive care for their clients who are having laboratory and diagnostic tests and procedures.

Section 1

Understanding and Using Delmar's Guide to Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests

1

(12)

The Ever-Expanding Role of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests

13

(4)

Standard Precautions

17

(10)

Selected International Perspectives on Diagnostic Testing

27

(10)

Case Study Presentations

37

(8)

Section II Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests

45

(906)

List of References

951

(10)

Appendix

Appendix A Abbreviation List

961

(5)

Appendix B Venipuncture and Skin Puncture Procedures

966

(6)

Appendix C Cancer Tumor Markers and Laboratory Tests used in the Diagnosis and Monitoring of Malignant Tumors

972

(2)

Appendix D Consent Form Sample

974

(1)

Appendix E Therapeutic Blood Levels of Selected Drugs

975

(3)

Appendix F Blood Sample for Central Line

978

(1)

Appendix G Reference Laboratory Values

979

(2)

Appendix H Routine Serum Electrolytes

981

(2)

Indices

List of tests by body system and function

983

(8)

List of tests by type

991

(8)

General Index

999

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