Mosby’s Diagnostic and Laboratory Test Reference, 11e (Original PDF from Publisher)

Mosby’s Diagnostic & Laboratory Test Reference: Your Essential Guide to Vital Medical Tests and Procedures

Fast and Accurate Diagnostics at Your Fingertips

In the ever-evolving world of healthcare, up-to-date knowledge of diagnostic tests and procedures is paramount. Mosby’s Diagnostic & Laboratory Test Reference, 11th Edition, is an invaluable resource that empowers healthcare professionals with quick and reliable access to essential medical information.

Comprehensive and Easy-to-Navigate Content

This comprehensive handbook features concise test entries arranged in an intuitive alphabetical order, ensuring effortless navigation. Each entry provides a wealth of vital information, including:

• Alternative test names
• Test type
• Normal and abnormal findings
• Critical values (if applicable)
• Detailed test explanation and related physiology
• Contraindications
• Potential complications
• Interfering factors
• Patient care instructions for before, during, and after the test

Unique Features for Enhanced Usability

The eleventh edition of Mosby’s Diagnostic & Laboratory Test Reference boasts several user-friendly features that streamline your search for information:

• New Page for Each Test Entry: Conveniently locate tests with ease, as each entry begins on a new page, eliminating the need to scroll through multiple entries.
• Alphabetical Organization and Thumb Tabs: Find tests quickly using the A-to-Z thumb tabs, ensuring instant access to the information you need.
• User’s Guide to Test Preparation and Performance: This comprehensive guide provides valuable insights into laboratory test types and procedures, minimizing the risk of test errors.

Essential for Diverse Patient Populations

The handbook includes normal findings for adult (male and female), elderly, and pediatric patients where applicable, catering to the needs of a diverse patient population. Additionally, abnormal findings are highlighted with directional arrows, enabling quick identification of potential concerns.

Stay Informed with the Latest Advancements

The eleventh edition of Mosby’s Diagnostic & Laboratory Test Reference is meticulously updated to reflect the latest research findings, ensuring that healthcare professionals stay abreast of the most recent advancements in diagnostic testing. New monographs cover emerging tests such as:

• Anti-glycan antibodies
• Color cancer tumor analysis
• Drug sensitivity genotype
• Laboratory genetics
• Neuron-specific enolase (NSE)
• Pancreatobiliary FISH testing
• PI-linked blood antigen
• Septin 9 DNA methylation assay

Comprehensive Patient Care Instructions

Patient care sections provide step-by-step guidance for optimal patient care before, during, and after each test. These instructions cover all aspects of patient preparation, ensuring accurate results and minimizing potential complications.

Durable Construction for Daily Use

The handbook’s compact size, durable cover, and A-to-Z thumb tabs make it an ideal quick reference tool that can withstand the rigors of daily use in any healthcare setting. With Mosby’s Diagnostic & Laboratory Test Reference, healthcare professionals have access to a comprehensive and up-to-date resource that empowers them to provide accurate and informed patient care.