Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests

Name: Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests
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ISBN: 9780781771948

ISBN-10: 0781771943

ISBN-13: 9780781771948

Edition: 8th 2009 (Revised)

Authors: Frances Talaska Fischbach, Marshall B. Dunning

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Now in its Eighth Edition, this leading comprehensive manual helps nurses deliver safe, effective, and informed care for patients undergoing diagnostic tests and procedures. The book covers a broad range of laboratory and diagnostic tests and studies that are delivered to varied patient populations in varied settings. Tests are grouped according to specimen and function/test type (e.g. blood, urine, stool, cerebrospinal fluid, etc.). Each test is described in detail, with step-by-step guidance on correct procedure, tips for accurate interpretation, and instructions for patient preparation and aftercare. Clinical Alerts highlight critical safety information.

Book details

List price: $57.99
Edition: 8th
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Publication date: 5/22/2008
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 1344
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 1.75" tall
Weight: 3.630
Language: English




Diagnostic Testing



Blood Studies: Hematology and Coagulation



Urine Studies



Stool Studies



Cerebrospinal Fluid Studies



Chemistry Studies



Microbiologic Studies



Immunodiagnostic Studies



Nuclear Medicine Studies



X-Ray Studies



Cytologic, Histologic, and Genetic Studies



Endoscopic Studies



Ultrasound Studies



Pulmonary Function, Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs), and Electrolyte Studies



Prenatal Diagnosis and Tests of Fetal Well-Being



Special Diagnostic, Special Specimen Collection, and Postmortem Studies


Appendices



Standard Precautions for Prevention and Control of Infection



Guidelines for Specimen Transport and Storage



Vitamins in Human Nutrition



Minerals in Human Nutrition



Effects of Drugs on Laboratory Tests (Blood, "Whole" Plasma, Serum, Stool, and Urine)



Examples of Forms


Index