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050 _aRB 37 .D36 2002
100 _aDaniels, Rick
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245 0 _aDelmar's guide to laboratory and diagnostic tests /
_cRick Daniels
260 _aAlbany, New York :
_bDelmar Thomson Learning,
_cc2002
300 _aiii, 1018 pages ;
_c22 cm.
504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
505 _aChapter 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.
520 _aThis 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.
650 _aDIAGNOSIS, LABORATORY
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