Mosby's Manual of Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests
By- Kathleen Pagana, PhD, RN, Professor Emeritus, Department of Nursing, Lycoming College; President, Pagana Keynotes and Presentations, Williamsport, PA
- Timothy Pagana, MD, FACS, Medical Director, The Kathryn Candor Lundy Breast Health Center and The SurgiCenter, Susquehanna Health System, Williamsport, PA
Widely used in both academic and clinical settings, this comprehensive resource provides clear, concise coverage of more than 700 of the most commonly performed diagnostic and laboratory tests including 30 new to this edition. Chapters are organized by test type and begin with a list of the tests covered, followed by a test type overview with specimen collection techniques. Tests are presented in a consistent format with normal findings, indications, test explanation, procedure and patient care, and test results and clinical significance, as well as any applicable contraindications, potential complications, interfering factors, and related tests.
Paperback, 1264 Pages
Published: October 2009
Imprint: Mosby
ISBN: 978-0-323-05747-9
Contents
1. Guidelines for Proper Test Preparation and Performance
2. Blood Studies
3. Electrodiagnostic Tests
4. Endoscopic Studies5. Fluid Analysis Studies
6. Manometric Studies7. Microscopic Studies
8. Nuclear Scanning9. Stool Tests
10. Ultrasound Studies11. Urine Studies
12. X-Ray Studies13. Miscellaneous Studies
BibliographyAppendixes
A Alphabetical List of TestsB List of Tests by Body System
C Disease and Organ PanelsD Abbreviations for Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests

