Mosby's Manual of Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests

In depth description of lab and diagnostic tests. Structured to list and/or explain normal findings, indications, test explanation, interfering factors, procedure and patient care, test results and clinical significance and related tests. A comprehensive and in depth manual for nurses.

I have been wanting a book like this for a long time, had trouble finding it simply because I was asking for it in th e wrong places and the wrong description :(. However when my husband went for iron transfusions a nurse put me on to it. I m just a want to know person who wants an understanding of what is what and how and why. This book is great for that; easy to understand-great reference and non intimidating. Very pleased with this book. As we get older and things happen, it is or can be very helpful and insiteful to know what to expect on a basic level. This is not only a professional book but one that should be on a lot of bookshelves ( for those that want this kind of info) I highly recommend it.

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I have never had a book that was so easy to use. It went through all the diagnostic and laboratory tests and explained each one in a quick but in-depth way so that you as the reader understood the process and what the correct values should be and also why a value might be abnormal. I utilized this item throughout nursing school when writing nursing assessments and recommendations. It was easy to quantify why the test was being ordered and then write the expected outcome with the help of this resource. Definitely needed in any medical schooling and as a resource after school.

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