A manual of laboratory and diagnostic tests / [edited by] Frances Talaska Fischbach, Marshall Barnett Dunning III.

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"Organized the way a nurse thinks--by specimen and function--this proven book describes an extensive array of tests for diverse populations, providing step-by-step guidance on correct procedure, tips for accurate interpretation, and expert information on patient preparation and aftercare. Featuring...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Fischbach, Frances Talaska (Editor)
Dunning, Marshall Barnett, III (Editor)
Language:English
Published: Philadelphia : Wolters Kluwer Health, [2015]
Edition:Ninth edition.
Subjects:
Diagnosis, Laboratory > Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Clinical Laboratory Techniques.
Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures.
Laboratory Manual.
Genre:
Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Laboratory Manual.
Physical Description:xiii, 1,261 pages ; 23 cm
Format: Book
Contents:
  • Diagnostic testing
  • Blood studies : hematology and coagulation
  • Urine studies
  • Stool studies
  • Cerebrospinal fluid studies
  • Chemistry studies
  • Microbiologic studies
  • Immunodiagnostic studies
  • Nuclear medicine studies
  • X-ray studies
  • Cytologic, histologic, and genetic studies
  • Endoscopic studies
  • Ultrasound studies
  • Pulmonary function, arterial blood gases (abgs), and electrolyte studies
  • Prenatal diagnosis and tests of fetal well-being
  • Special diagnostic, special specimen collection, and postmortem studies.