Mosby’s Diagnostic and Laboratory Test Reference

This comprehensive and up-to-date handbook offers clinically-relevant information on laboratory and diagnostic tests. Test entries are organized alphabetically for quick reference and are presented in a consistent format, which allows for concise, yet detailed coverage. Each test entry includes: alternate or abbreviated test names; type of test; normal findings; possible critical values; test explanation and related physiology; contraindications; potential complications; interfering factors; procedure and patient care (before, during, and after); and abnormal findings. Alphabetical presentation with A-to-Z thumb tabs for quick reference. Begins each test entry on a new page making tests of interest easy to find. Includes normal findings for adult (male and female), elderly, and pediatric patients where applicable to provide complete clinical data. Highlights possible critical values to alert the reader to situations requiring immediate intervention. Symbol next to drug-related interfering factors alerts the reader to the effects of pharmacologic agents on tests. Increased and decreased abnormal findings are highlighted with directional arrows.