Description
Elsus Laboratory Tests And Diagnostic Procedures, 6/E by Chernecky
Find complete answers to questions such as which laboratory tests to order or what the results might mean. Laboratory Tests and Diagnostic Procedures, 6th Edition covers more tests than any other reference of its kind, with over 900 lab tests and diagnostic procedures in all. In Part I, you'll find an alphabetical list of hundreds of diseases, conditions, and symptoms, including the tests and procedures most commonly used to confirm or rule out a suspected diagnosis. In Part II, you'll find descriptions of virtually every laboratory and diagnostic test available. This edition is updated with the latest research and over 20 NEW test entries. Written by educator Cynthia Chernecky and clinical nurse specialist Barbara Berger, this lab reference covers today's lab tests with concise, easy-to-use information.
Key Features:-
- More than 900 laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures are included - more than any other referenc
- Over 600 diseases, conditions, and symptoms are listed, along with the tests used to confirm them.
- Alphabetical organization and A-to-Z thumb tabs make it easy to find the information you're looking
- Alternative test names and acronyms are cross-referenced to simplify lookup.
- Age and gender-specific norms are provided, giving you complete lifespan coverage.
- Instructions for client and family teaching help you offer guidance concerning test preparation and