Fischbach's Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests, 10/e


Author: Fischbach
Edition: 10th
ISBN: 9789387506251
Language: 2018
Published: 2018
Publisher: Wolters Kluwer

Up-to-date and easy-to-navigate, A Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests, 10th Edition is the perfect point-of-care guide for nurses and health professionals caring for patients undergoing diagnostic tests and procedures.

Fischbach's Manual of 

Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests, 10/e

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Up-to-date and easy-to-navigate, A Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests, 10th Edition is the perfect point-of-care guide for nurses and health professionals caring for patients undergoing diagnostic tests and procedures. Organized the way a nurse thinks—by specimen and function—this proven resource describes an extensive array of tests for diverse populations, providing step-by-step guidance on correct procedure, tps for accurate interpretation and expert information on patient preparation and aftercare.

Table of Contents

  1. Diagnostic Testing / 1
  2. Blood Studies: Hematology and Coagulation / 49
  3. Urine Studies / 179
  4. Stool Studies / 273
  5. Cerebrospinal Fluid Studies / 297
  6. Chemistry Studies / 325
  7. Microbiologic Studies / 457
  8. Immunodiagnostic Studies / 535
  9. Nuclear Medicine Studies / 652
  10. X-Ray and Computed Tomography (CT) Studies / 706
  11. Cytologic, Histologic, and Genetic Studies / 757
  12.  Endoscopic Studies / 819
  13. Ultrasound Studies / 859
  14. Pulmonary Function, Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs), and
  15. Electrolyte Studies / 897
  16. Prenatal Diagnosis and Tests of Fetal Well-Being / 968
  17. Special Diagnostic Studies / 1017