Includes bibliographical references and index.

Chapter 1 Understanding and using Delmar's guide to laboratory and diagnostic tests --
Chapter 2 The ever-expanding role of laboratory and diagnostic tests --
Chapter 3 Standard precautions --
Chapter 4 Selected international perspectives on diagnostic testing --
Chapter 5 Case study presentations.

This new comprehensive Laboratory and Diagnostic Test reference contains over 700 of the most commonly used tests in practice today. Organized alphabetically, the book is presented in a "to the point" manner. Recurring fields allow the user to easily access the information they need including: synonyms of the test title, normal and critical values, implications and indications, nursing considerations, before, during and after test client care, contraindications, interfering factors, and whether or not a consent form is required. Includes four introductory chapters: how to use the book, standard precautions, international implications and case studies with answers so the user can see how lab and diagnostic tests are applied in the workplace. Includes a unique website section for each test that offers the user website addresses to obtain additional information on the test or disorders being discussed.-- Each test includes a pronunciation section so saying those harder to pronounce words is no longer difficult.-- Comprehensive index including synonyms as well as title of tests allows user to easily locate test.-- Three additional indices including tests by body system and type and a listing of diseases as they correspond to different tests.-- Includes an international perspective within an introductory chapter as well as in each applicable test.-- Includes test procedures with rationales.-- CD and WEB version of the book available that include more case studies and links to other websites for more information on the tests or disorders discussed.