Abnormal Laboratory Results by Geoffrey Kellerman, MC GRAW HILL

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MC GRAW HILL Abnormal Laboratory Results by Geoffrey Kellerman

Abnormal Laboratory Results is a comprehensive collection of common abnormal test results which examine the dilemmas of abnormal tests and outlines how to approach them. Each test is analysed and interpreted in a structured, logical way and assessed in terms of its abnormal and normal reference range. The results are then presented in a variety of clinical contexts so an accurate prognosis and recommendations on management can be made. Each chapter was originally published as an article in the series titled Abnormal Laboratory Results by the journal Australian Prescriber_x000D__x000D_Key Features_x000D__x000D__x000D_13 completely new chapters_x000D__x000D_All previous chapters updated_x000D__x000D_PVC cover and two colour internals_x000D__x000D__x000D_New Book: Abnormal Laboratory Results, Geoffrey Kellerman from McGraw-Hill Education ANZ- Medical_x000D_ _x000D_ Abnormal Laboratory Results_x000D_ _x000D_ Foreword_x000D_ _x000D_ Preface to the third edition_x000D_ _x000D_ Contributors_x000D_ _x000D_ Acknowledgments_x000D_ Part 1 General Issues _x000D_ _x000D_ 1 What to do about abnormal laboratory results_x000D_ _x000D_ 2 Abnormal laboratory results_x000D_ _x000D_ 3 What does the reference range of a biochemical screen test mean? _x000D_ _x000D_ 4 Pitfalls in interpreting laboratory results_x000D_ _x000D_ 5 Moving beyond sensitivity and specificity: using likelihood ratios to help interpret diagnostic tests_x000D_ _x000D_ 6 Point-of-care testing comes of age in Australia_x000D_ _x000D_ 7 Urine testing _x000D_ Part 2 Biochemistry Tests_x000D_ _x000D_ 8 Plasma sodium_x000D_ _x000D_ 9 Serum potassium_x000D_ _x000D_ 10 Serum urea_x000D_ _x000D_ 11 Assessing renal function_x000D_ _x000D_ 12 Interpreting arterial blood gases_x000D_ _x000D_ 13 Calcium and vitamin D_x000D_ _x000D_ 14 Magnesium: the forgotten electrolyte_x000D_ _x000D_ 15 Hyperuricaemia_x000D_ _x000D_ 16 Liver function tests_x000D_ _x000D_ 17 Interpretation and significance of high blood cholesterol_x000D_ _x000D_ 18 Managing hyperlipidaemia: criteria for investigating lipids_x000D_ _x000D_ 19 New cardiac markers_x000D_ _x000D_ 20 B-type natriuretic peptide: a new diagnostic tool for congestive heart failure_x000D_ _x000D_ 21 Thyroid function tests_x000D_ _x000D_ 22 Evaluating adrenocortical function in adults_x000D_ _x000D_ 23 The glucose tolerance test_x000D_ _x000D_ 24 Diabetes monitoring: use of glycated haemoglobin and glycated protein assays_x000D_ _x000D_ 25 Fertility testing_x000D_ _x000D_ 26 Biochemical tests in pregnancy_x000D_ _x000D_ 27 Biochemical tests for abnormalities in pregnancy_x000D_ _x000D_ 28 Interpreting paediatric biochemistry results_x000D_ _x000D_ 29 Drug screens_x000D_ _x000D_ 30 Therapeutic drug monitoring: which drugs, why, when and how to do it_x000D_ Part 3 Haematology Tests_x000D_ _x000D_ 31 The red cells _x000D_ _x000D_ 32 Interpreting biochemical tests for iron deficiency: diagnostic difficulties imposed by the limitations of individual tests_x000D_ _x000D_ 33 Appropriate use of tests for folate and vitamin B deficiency_x000D_ _x000D_ 34 Screening for thalassaemia and haemoglobin variants_x000D_ _x000D_ 35 Investigations for thrombotic tendencies_x000D_ _x000D_ 36 Tests of haemostasis: detecting the patient at risk of bleeding_x000D_ _x000D_ 37 Abnormal haematology results in children_x000D_ Part 4 Microbiology Tests _x000D_ _x000D_ 38 Hepatitis B: laboratory diagnosis and vaccination_x000D_ _x000D_ 39 Hepatitis C: laboratory diagnosis and monitoring_x000D_ _x000D_ 40 HIV testing in Australia_x000D_ _x000D_ 41 Testing for sexually transmitted infections_x000D_ _x000D_ 42 Testing for Helicobacter pylori_x000D_ Part 5 Immunology Tests_x000D_ _x000D_ 43 Screening for multiple myeloma_x000D_ _x000D_ 44 Testing cell-mediated immunity_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ 45 Cell markers_x000D_ _x000D_ 46 Skin prick testing and in vitro assays for allergic sensitivity_x000D_ _x000D_ 47 Antinuclear antibodies (ANA)_x000D_ _x000D_ 48 Rheumatoid factor and anti-citrullinated peptide antibody_x000D_ Part 6 Genetic Tests_x000D_ _x000D_ 49 BRCA testing for familial breast cancer_x000D_ _x000D_ Index_x000D_