Mosby's(r) Manual of Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests

Understanding and performing tests, interpreting lab results, and performing patient teaching are made easier with Mosby’s® Manual of Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests, 7th Edition. This one-stop resource provides clear, concise, and consistent coverage of the most commonly performed diagnostic and laboratory tests. Valuable in academic and clinical settings alike, it is beloved for its full-color design, user-friendly organization, and illustrations that help clarify key concepts. Updated content with new tests and images ensures you have the most current and relevant information available.

New to this edition

    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.

Table of Contents:

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

Illustration Credits

App A: Alphabetical List of Tests

App B: Panel Testing

App C: Abbreviations for Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests

Kathleen Deska Pagana, PhD, RN, Professor Emeritus, Department of Nursing, Lycoming College; President, Pagana Keynotes and Presentations, Williamsport, Pennsylvania; Timothy J. Pagana, MD, FACS, Medical Director, The Kathryn Candor Lundy Breast Health Center and The SurgiCenter, Susquehanna Health System, Williamsport, Pennsylvania and Theresa Noel Pagana, MD, FAAEM, Emergency Medicine Physician, Virtua Voorhees Hospital, Voorhees, New Jersey