Delmar’s Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic

Organized by type of test and diagnostic procedure, Delmar's Manual of 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 Manual of 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 I

Understanding and Using Delmar's Manual of 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 Typology Overviews and Tests

Blood Studies

45

(444)

Culture, Tissue, and Microscopic Studies

489

(86)

Electrodiagnostic Studies

575

(34)

Endoscopic Studies

609

(30)

Fluid Analysis and Sputum Studies

639

(48)

Physical Examination, Manometric, Sensation, and Breath Studies

687

(52)

Nuclear Medicine Studies

739

(54)

Stool Studies

793

(18)

Ultrasound Studies

811

(32)

Urine Studies

843

(76)

Radiologic (X-ray) Studies

919

(86)

List of References

1005

(30)

Appendices

Appendix A Abbreviation List

1013

(5)

Appendix B Venipuncture and Skin Puncture Procedures

1018

(6)

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

1024

(2)

Appendix D Consent Form Sample

1026

(1)

Appendix E Therapeutic Blood Levels of Selected Drugs

1027

(3)

Appendix F Blood Sample for Central Line

1030

(1)

Appendix G Reference Laboratory Values

1031

(2)

Appendix H Routine Serum Electrolytes

1033

(2)

Indices

List of tests by body system and function

1035

(8)

List of tests by type

1043

(8)

General Index

1051

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