Mosby’s® Manual of Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests, 7th Edition

• Comprehensive and consistent presentation of tests follows a sequence that best simulates priorities in clinical practice.
• UNIQUE! Clinical Priorities boxes emphasize priorities and procedure considerations specific to understanding and performing tests.
• UNIQUE! Test Results and Clinical Significance sections describe the significance of the test findings and discuss the pathophysiology of the disease process and how it relates to the test result.
• UNIQUE! Related Tests sections list additional tests related to the main test, including tests that provide similar information, confirmatory information, and other tests used to evaluate the same organ, disease process, or symptom complex.
• UNIQUE! Critical Values sections indicate test values of particular significance.
• UNIQUE! Home Care Responsibilities boxes focus on post-test factors for consideration.
• UNIQUE! Icons indicate drugs that increase or decrease test values and patient teaching priorities.
• Age-Related Concerns boxes address pediatric and geriatric priorities.
• Results are provided in SI units in addition to others, when applicable.

• NEW! Common Reference Range section on the inside front cover provides quick access to this essential information.
• NEW! More than 25 new tests focus mainly on the areas of blood studies and x-ray studies.
• NEW! Quick Tips for Using this Manual section in the front matter helps you use this manual easily and efficiently.
• UNIQUE! Diagnostic Testing for Most Common Diseases section highlights the integration of medical testing as it relates to a specific disease, clinical syndrome, or medical condition.
• UPDATED! New images throughout the manual reflect the latest developments in the field.

Testing for the Top 100 Medical Issues

1. Guidelines for Proper Test Preparation and Performance

2. Blood Studies

3. Electrodiagnostic Tests

4. Endoscopic Studies

5. Fluid Analysis Studies

6. Manometric Studies

7. Microscopic Studies and Associated Testing

8. Nuclear Scanning

9. Stool Tests

10. Ultrasound Studies

11. Urine Studies

12. X-Ray Studies

13. Miscellaneous Studies

Bibliography

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App A: Alphabetical List of Tests

App B: Panel Testing

App C: Abbreviations for Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests