Mosby's Manual of Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests

Tests are presented comprehensively and consistently, in a sequence that best simulates priorities in clinical practice UNIQUE! Diagnostic Testing for Most Common Diseases Section - This highlights the integration of medical testing as it relates to a specific disease, clinical syndrome, or medical condition UNIQUE! Clinical Priorities boxes emphasize priorities and procedure considerations specific to understanding and performing tests UNIQUE! Test Results and Clinical Significance sections describe the significance of the test findings and discuss the pathophysiology of the disease process and how it relates to the test result UNIQUE! Home Care Responsibilities boxes focus on post-test factors for consideration. UNIQUE! Related Tests sections list additional tests related to the main test-including tests that provide similar information, confirmatory information, and other tests used to evaluate the same organ, disease process, or symptom complex UNIQUE! Critical Values sections indicate test values of particular significance UNIQUE! Icons indicate drugs that increase or decrease test values and patient teaching priorities UNIQUE! A Common Reference Range section (for the most common tests) is on the inside front cover Age-Related Concerns boxes address pediatric and geriatric priorities Results are provided in SI units in addition to others, when applicable