Mosby's® Diagnostic and Laboratory Test Reference

by Kathleen Deska Pagana PhD, RN, Timothy J. Pagana MD, FACS, Theresa Noel Pagana MD, FAAEM

Overview

Known for its accuracy and easy-to-use format, Mosby’s^® Diagnostic & Laboratory Test Reference, 17th Edition, is your one-stop resource for all the latest testing information. Tests are organized alphabetically and include vital information such as test explanations, alternate or abbreviated test names, normal and abnormal findings, possible critical values, and guidelines to patient care before, during, and after the test. This edition also includes the latest research surrounding each test. Every test entry begins on a new page and all tests are cross-referenced throughout the book to simplify lookup. The compact size, durable cover, and practical A-to-Z thumb tabs make this market-leading reference the ideal choice for anyone wanting quick and easy access to the very latest diagnostic and lab tests used in practice today.

• NEW! Information on Ebola and Monkey pox (mpox) is included in virus testing content.
• NEW! Tests are reorganized and combined with similar tests to streamline content and provide better searchability.
• NEW! Content reflects the latest research on the diagnostic values of results, accuracy of testing, and patient care and education for each test.
• Tests organized alphabetically with A-to-Z thumb tabs for quick reference.
• User’s Guide to Test Preparation and Performance provides an overview and guidelines for each type of laboratory test and diagnostic procedure to ensure safety and accuracy.
• Each test entry begins on a new page, making tests easy to find.
• Related tests are cross-referenced, making them easy to find.
• Normal findings for adult, elderly, and pediatric patients are included where applicable to provide complete clinical data.
• Possible critical values are highlighted to alert you to situations requiring immediate intervention.
• Abnormal findings are emphasized with directional arrows.
• Icon for patient teaching-related care indicates information that should be shared with patients and their families.
• Appendix lists tests by body system and test type, offering quick access to related studies.
• Abbreviations for tests are provided on the end sheets, and symbols and units of measurement are listed in an appendix.
• Durable cover with rounded edges helps prevent the book from being damaged.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780323828666
Publisher:	Elsevier Health Sciences
Publication date:	10/01/2024
Edition description:	17th ed.
Pages:	912
Product dimensions:	4.38(w) x 7.38(h) x (d)

About the Author

Kathleen Deska Pagana, PhD, RN is Professor Emeritus, Department of Nursing, Lycoming College, Williamsport, Pennsylvania and President, Pagana Keynotes & Presentations. Timothy J. Pagana, MD, FACS is Medical Director Emeritus at the Kathryn Candor Lundy Breast Health Center, Susquehanna Health System, Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Theresa Noel Pagana, MD, FAAEM, is an Emergency Medicine Physician, Virtua Voorhees Hospital, Voorhees, New Jersey.

Timothy J. Pagana is a retired Medical Director at the Kathryn Candor Lundy Breast Health Center, Susquehanna Health System, Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

Theresa Pagana is an emergency medical physician at Virtua Voorhees Hospital, Voorhees, New Jersey and an author on both the Reference and the Manual. Her role in both has increased over the editions as Tim Pagana continues to scale back his role as an author.

Table of Contents

Common reference ranges Routine blood testing Routine urine testing List of figures User’s guide to test preparation and procedures Diagnostic & laboratory tests Tests presented in alphabetical orderAppendices Appendix A: List of tests by body system Appendix B: List of tests by type Appendix C: Disease and organ panels Appendix D: Symbols and units of measurement Index Abbreviations for diagnostic and laboratory tests

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From the Publisher

Your one-stop resource for all the latest diagnostic and lab test information

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Polina Amburg, PhD, RN (Monmouth University School of Nursing and Health Studies)
Description: This book briefly, yet in great detail, describes diagnostic tests with an emphasis on rationale, patient care, and application in various fields of medicine (neurology, cardiology, etc.). It is very useful for a quick look up and refresher on procedures with enough information to help healthcare professionals navigate safe and efficient patient care.
Purpose: The authors succeed in creating a comprehensive guide for healthcare professionals where very detailed overviews of each test direct the providers. The information is concise, yet instrumental in guiding providers in their choice of a diagnostic test or procedure.
Audience: This is an excellent resource for any level of healthcare provider. It can be used by physicians, nurse practitioners, or physician assistants trying to figure out which procedure to order. It also can be used by nursing and medical students wishing to learn more about an ordered test or by nurses searching for resources to educate patients about diagnostic tests and procedures.
Features: The authors do a fantastic job covering a variety of diagnostic procedures. They include lots of details on each test, focusing on implications, rationales, risks, and benefits, as well as normal and abnormal findings. This book could be instrumental in a busy unit in the clinic or hospital where quick decisions need to be made.
Assessment: Healthcare providers often need guidance to make decisions about diagnostic tests and procedures to confirm or rule out a diagnosis. Those decisions can be made more quickly and more safely with the help of this guide. Because of the valuable content gathered in this book, providers don't need to look elsewhere. All the information they need is right here.

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