Mosby's Canadian manual of diagnostic and laboratory tests

Pagana, Kathleen Deska 1952- (author.). Pagana, Timothy James, 1949- (author.).

Summary: "The very first resource of its kind, written exclusively for Canada, Mosby’s Canadian Manual of Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests provides clear, concise coverage of more than 700 of the most commonly performed tests, with Canadian lab values, SI units, Canadian cultural considerations, and more unique Canadian content. Its many user-friendly features include an easy-to-understand writing style, full-colour illustrations, and a logical organization. Each test entry is presented in a consistent format to provide quick access to information on specimen collection, normal findings, indications, test explanation, procedure and patient care, and test results and clinical significance, as well as any applicable contraindications, potential complications, interfering factors, and related tests". -- Publisher

Record details

ISBN: 9781926648644
ISBN: 1926648641
Physical Description: print
xv, 1350 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Edition: First Canadian edition.
Publisher: Toronto, ON : Elsevier, [2013]

Content descriptions

General Note:	New October 2013. Supporting nursing program.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references.
Formatted Contents Note:	Guidelines for proper test preparation and performance -- Blood studies -- Electrodiagnostic tests -- Endoscopic studies -- Fluid analysis studies -- Manometric studies -- Microscopic examinations -- Nuclear scanning -- Stool tests -- Ultrasound studies -- Urine studies -- X-ray studies -- Additional studies -- Appendix A: Alphabetical list of tests -- Appendix B: List of tests by body system -- Appendix C: Disease and organ panels -- Common abbreviations and acronyms.