Fischbach's A Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests / Edition 10

by Frances Talaska Fischbach RN, BSN, MSN, Margaret A. Fischbach RN, JD

Overview

Up-to-date and easy-to-navigate, A Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests, 10th Edition is the perfect point-of-care guide for nurses and health professionals caring for patients undergoing diagnostic tests and procedures.

Organized the way a nurse thinks—by specimen and function—this proven resource describes an extensive array of tests for diverse populations, providing step-by-step guidance on correct procedure, tps for accurate interpretation, and expert information on patient preparation and aftercare.


• Find the right test with ease , whether you know the name or not.
• Reference critical safety information at a glance with Clinical Alerts .
• Quickly access relevant Abbreviations and units of measurements .
• Master key information with helpful tips, inclusion of both conventional and SI units, and coverage of clinical implications for increased and decreased values.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781496377128
Publisher:	LWW
Publication date:	12/21/2017
Edition description:	Tenth, North American Edition
Pages:	1224
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 1.50(d)

Table of Contents

Diagnostic Testing     1
Blood Studies: Hematology and Coagulation     56
Urine Studies     184
Stool Studies     285
Cerebrospinal Fluid Studies     310
Chemistry Studies     338
Microbiologic Studies     483
Immunodiagnostic Studies     564
Nuclear Medicine Studies     689
X-Ray Studies     745
Cytologic, Histologic, and Genetic Studies     799
Endoscopic Studies     862
Ultrasound Studies     905
Pulmonary Function, Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs), and Electrolyte Studies     944
Prenatal Diagnosis and Tests of Fetal Well-Being     1016
Special Diagnostic, Special Specimen Collection, and Postmortem Studies     1064
Appendices
Standard Precautions for Prevention and Control of Infection     1160
Guidelines for Specimen Transport and Storage     1171
Vitamins in Human Nutrition     1179
Minerals in Human Nutrition     1196
Effects of Drugs on Laboratory Tests (Blood, "Whole" Plasma, Serum, Stool, and Urine)     1218
Examples of Forms     1258
Index     1283