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Handbook of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests, 6th Edition

By Joyce LeFever Kee

Published by Prentice Hall

Copyright © 2009

Published Date: Mar 7, 2008

Description

Organized alphabetically by tests, this reference pocket guide provides easy access to information on more than 500 laboratory and diagnostic tests. It has an emphasis on reference values and normal findings, descriptions, purposes, procedures, clinical problems and drug affects, factors affecting tests results, nursing implications and client teaching. New to the 6th edition are: 30 new laboratory and diagnostic tests, such as antisperm antibody test, breast cancer genetic testing, and endoscopic ultrasound; Updated data for HIV tests such as glucose results, Cardiac catheterization tests, mammography tests, and nuclear scan tests; updated Health Problems with Laboratory and Diagnostic tests presenting 40 frequently identified health problems; and updated screening and tests, including nurse’s function in educating and testing school children. 

Table of Contents

Preface

 

Notice of Privacy Policies

 

PART I

Considerations for Use of Laboratory Tests

List of Laboratory Tests

Laboratory Tests

 

PART II

Considerations for Use of Diagnostic Tests

List of Diagnostic Tests

Diagnostic Tests

 

PART III

School Health Services:  Education, Screening and Testing

 

PART IV

Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM).

 

Appendix A: Health Problems with Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests

Appendix B: Laboratory Test Values for Adults and Children.



Bibliography

Index

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