Mosby’s Diagnostic & Laboratory Test Reference, 12th Edition: A Comprehensive Clinical Handbook

Get fast access to important diagnostic tests and procedures with Mosby’s Diagnostic & Laboratory Test Reference, 12th Edition, written by Kathleen Deska Pagana, Timothy J. Pagana, and Theresa N. Pagana. This bestselling handbook features concise test entries, arranged alphabetically, and reflects the latest research and diagnostic testing.

Key Features of This Clinical Handbook

• Concise test entries: Each test entry includes vital information such as type of test, alternate or abbreviated test names, test explanation, normal and abnormal findings, possible critical values, contraindications, potential complications, interfering factors, and patient care.
• Easy lookup: Related tests are cross-referenced, and alphabetically organized tests offer quick reference with A-to-Z thumb tabs.
• User-friendly design: Each test entry begins on a new page, making tests easy to find, and the compact size, durable cover, and A-to-Z thumb tabs make this book ideal for quick reference on the job.

Comprehensive Content for Healthcare Professionals

The Users Guide to Test Preparation and Performance provides an overview and guidelines for each type of laboratory test and diagnostic procedure, ensuring you can minimize worry about having to repeat a test due to an error.

• Normal findings: Normal findings for adult (male and female), elderly, and pediatric patients are included where applicable.
• Abnormal findings: Increased and decreased abnormal findings are highlighted with directional arrows.
• Possible critical values: Possible critical values are highlighted to alert you to situations requiring immediate intervention.
• Patient care: Patient care sections provide step-by-step instructions for care before, during, and after the test.
• Interfering factors: Symbol next to drug-related interfering factors alerts you to the effects of pharmacologic agents on tests.

Additional Features and Updates

This 12th Edition includes:

• New test entries: 14 new test entries present the latest tests and procedures, with an emphasis on new, more affordable genetic tests.
• Up-to-date coverage: Updated coverage reflects current research relating to accuracy of testing, diagnostic values of results, and the patient care and education associated with each test.
• Illustrations: The book contains both black-and-white and two-color illustrations.

When you need to know the facts, turn to Mosby’s Diagnostic & Laboratory Test Reference, 12th Edition. This comprehensive, up-to-date clinical handbook is relied on by nursing students, practicing nurses, hospitals, home healthcare agencies, and allied health professionals everywhere.

Product Details:

ISBN-13: 9780323225762

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Publication date: 10/24/2014

Edition number: 12

Pages: 1104