Mosby's Diagnostic and Laboratory Test Reference / Edition 13

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

Overview

Gain quick access to today’s most important diagnostic tests and procedures with Mosby’s Diagnostic & Laboratory Test Reference, 13th Edition! In this bestselling handbook, concise test entries are arranged alphabetically and reflect the latest in diagnostic testing and research. Each test includes vital information such as alternate or abbreviated test names, test explanation, normal and abnormal findings, possible critical values, and guidelines to patient care before, during, and after the test. To simplify lookup, related tests are cross-referenced. From the expert author team of Kathleen, Timothy, and Theresa Pagana, this reference offers convenient A-to-Z thumb tabs, a compact size, and a durable cover for everyday use on the job.

• UNIQUE! Each test entry begins on a new page, making tests easy to find.
• Alphabetically organized tests offer quick reference with A-to-Z thumb tabs, so you’ll never have to search for a test by having to first determine its correct category or body system.
• User’s Guide to Test Preparation and Performance provides an overview and guidelines for each type of laboratory test and diagnostic procedure, so you can minimize worry about having to repeat a test due to an error.
• Icon for patient teaching-related care indicates information that should be shared with patients and their families.
• Normal findings for adult, elderly, and pediatric patients are included where applicable.
• Abnormal findings are highlighted with directional arrows to show increased or decreased test results.
• Possible critical values are highlighted to alert you to situations requiring immediate intervention.
• Convenient appendix lists tests by body system and test type, making it easy to quickly locate related studies.
• Drug interference with test results is indicated by a mortar and pestle icon. 
• Cross-referencing of related tests makes them easy to find.
• Abbreviations for tests are listed in the front and the back of the book, and symbols and units of measurement are listed in an appendix.
• A durable cover with rounded edges helps prevent the book from being damaged and makes it easier to handle.

• NEW test entries include the latest diagnostic tests and laboratory procedures.
• NEW! Updated coverage reflects the latest research on the diagnostic values of results, accuracy of testing, and patient care and education for each test.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780323399579
Publisher:	Elsevier Health Sciences
Publication date:	09/28/2016
Edition description:	Older Edition
Pages:	1088
Product dimensions:	4.70(w) x 7.60(h) x 1.40(d)

About the Author

Kathleen D. Pagana has been a leader in healthcare for more than 40 years, with experiences including college teaching, administration, clinical practice, business management, writing, and professional speaking. She is a Certified Speaking Professional and speaks at national and international conferences.

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

Endsheets: Routine Blood Testing and Routine Urine Testing Boxes

List of Figures

User’s Guide to Test Preparation and Procedures

Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests (presented in alphabetical order)

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

Bibliography

Index

Endsheets: Abbreviations for Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests

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Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Josie Martin Bowman, RN, MSN, PhD (East Carolina University )
Description: This is the eighth edition of a book that provides up-to-date information about laboratory and diagnostic tests. This edition updates all tests and adds new studies.
Purpose: The purpose is to serve as a reference for diagnostic and laboratory tests. The information is presented in a concise manner and covers the laboratory test or procedure in enough detail for the user to provide quality care.
Audience: The book is primarily for use by nurses but can be used by other practitioners. The authors are a doctorally prepared nurse and a physician.
Features: Each chapter follows the same format: name of test, type of test, normal findings, possible critical values, test explanation and related physiology, contraindications, potential complications, interfering factors, procedure and patient care, and abnormal findings. The lab tests are listed in alphabetical order with minimal tables and illustrations.
Assessment: This is a good reference for practicing nurses and I would recommend using it in the case management of patients. It is a great reference for students preparing for clinicals and learning about laboratory tests and diagnostics.

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