Summary:
Leading comprehensive reference on a broad range of laboratory and diagnostic tests and studies, grouped according to specimen and function. Describes the purpose, procedures, and results connected to hundreds of various laboratory and diagnostic tests. Emphasised proper test protocols, interfering factors, follow-up testng, and collaborative care in the test process.

Contents



Chapter 1 Diagnostic Testing
Chapter 2 Blood Studies; Hematology and Coagulation
Chapter 3 Urine Studies
Chapter 4 Stool Studies
Chapter 5 Cerebrospinal Fluid Studies
Chapter 6 Chemistry Studies
Chapter 7 Microbiologic Studies
Chapter 8 Immunodiagnostic Studies
Chapter 9 Nuclear Medicine Studies
Chapter 10 X-ray Studies
Chapter 11 Cytology, Histology, and Genetic Studies
Chapter 12 Endoscopic Studies
Chapter 13 Ultrasound Studies
Chapter 14 Pulmonary Function, Arterial Blood Gas, and Electrolyte Studies
Chapter 15 Prenatal Diagnosis and Tests of Fetal Well-Being
Chapter 16 Special Systems, Organ Functions, and Post-Mortem Studies
APPENDICES
A Standard/Universal Precautions
B Latex and Rubber Allergy Precautions
C Sedation and Analgesia Precautions
D Conversions from Conventional to SI (Systeme International) Units
E Guidelines for Specimen Transport and Storage
F Vitamin Testing
G Mineral Testing
H Examples of Forms
I Panic or Critical Values
J Drugs Affecting Laboratory Test Values
K Protocol for Hair, Nails, Saliva, Sputum and Breath Specimen Collection
L Protocols for Evidentiary Specimen Collection in Criminal or Forensic Cases