Mosby’s® Manual of Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests 7th Edition

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Mosby’s Manual of Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests, 7th Edition This book is a comprehensive, one-stop resource that provides clear, concise, and consistent coverage of the most commonly performed diagnostic and laboratory tests. Selected as a Doody’s Core Titles® 2024, this manual makes understanding and performing tests, interpreting lab results, and performing patient teaching easier for users in academic and clinical settings alike. Key Features Comprehensive Presentation : The comprehensive and consistent presentation of tests follows a sequence that best simulates priorities in clinical practice. Clinical Relevance : "Test Results and Clinical Significance" sections describe the significance of test findings and discuss the pathophysiology of the disease process. A dedicated section on "Diagnostic Testing for Most Common Diseases" highlights the integration of medical testing as it relates to a specific disease. Unique Learning Aids : Unique features include "Clinical Priorities" boxes (emphasizing procedure considerations), "Critical Values" sections (indicating values of particular significance), and "Home Care Responsibilities" boxes (focusing on post-test factors). New Content : Includes more than 25 new tests focusing mainly on the areas of blood studies and x-ray studies. A "Common Reference Range" section on the inside front cover provides quick access to essential information. Efficient Navigation : A "Quick Tips for Using this Manual" section helps you use the manual easily and efficiently. Cross-Referencing : "Related Tests" sections list additional tests that provide similar or confirmatory information, or tests used to evaluate the same organ, disease process, or symptom complex. Broad Focus : "Age-Related Concerns" boxes address pediatric and geriatric priorities, and results are provided in SI units in addition to others, when applicable. Visual and Design : The book features a full-color design and illustrations that clarify key concepts. Updated new images throughout the manual reflect the latest developments in the field.

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