Fischbach's A Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests

Description:

Up to date and easy to navigate, Fischbach’s A Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests, 11th Edition, details an extensive array of laboratory and diagnostic tests to prepare nurses and health professionals to deliver safe, effective, informed patient care. This proven manual is organized the way nurses think — by specimen, function, and test type— and provides current, comprehensive, step-by-step guidance on correct procedures, tips for accurate interpretation, and expert information on patient preparation and aftercare.

Table of Contents:

1 Diagnostic Testing

2 Blood Studies: Hematology and Coagulation

3 Urine Studies

4 Stool Studies

5 Cerebrospinal Fluid Studies

6 Chemistry Studies

7 Microbiologic Studies

8 Immunodiagnostic Studies

9 Nuclear Medicine Studies

10 Radiography (X-Ray) and Computed Tomography (CT) Studies

11 Cytologic, Histologic, and Genetic Studies

12 Endoscopic StudiesEndoscopic Studies

13 Ultrasonography Studies

14 Pulmonary Function, Arterial Blood Gases, and Electrolyte Tests

15 Prenatal Screening and Tests of Fetal Well-Being

16 Special Diagnostic Studies

Appendices

A Standard Precautions for Prevention and Control of Infection

B Guidelines for Specimen Transport and Storage

C Vitamins in Human Nutrition

D Minerals in Human Nutrition

E Effects of Drugs on Laboratory Tests (Blood, Whole Plasma, Serum, Stool, and Urine)

Index