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A Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests, Ninth Edition, International Edition Frances Fischbach, RN, BSN, MSN 978-1-4511-9377-0 • January 2014 • Softbound • 6” x 9” • 1344 pp. • 56 Illus. • 172Tables 978-1-4511-9089-2 • North American Edition: Available in US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands only

Diagnosis

Prepare your students to deliver safe, effective, and informed care for patients who are undergoing diagnostic tests and procedures with the Ninth Edition of A Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests . Organized the way a nurse thinks — by specimen and function — this proven book describes an extensive array of tests for diverse populations, providing step-by-step guidance on correct procedure, tips for accurate interpretation, and expert information on patient preparation and aftercare. Featuring additional tests, updated reference values, and coverage of the latest advances in CT scans, nuclear scans, and genetics, this edition maintains the organization and coverage that have made it the ideal reference and point-of-care guide for educational and practice settings. This Ninth Edition is accompanied by a complete online teaching and learning package that includes case studies for application, a wide range of in-class activities and assignments, and Blackboard and WebCT cartridges for course management. Features • NEW! For quick reference, the inside back cover lists abbreviations and units of measurement. • UPDATED! The Ninth Edition is the most up-to-date resource on the market, featuring additional tests; new references; coverage of the latest advances in CAT scans, nuclear scans, and genetics; and updated reference values. • Prepare your students with this book’s practical organization with tests grouped according to specimen, function, and test type (blood, urine, stool, cerebrospinal fluid, etc.).Increase your students’ understanding of what they need to keep in mind when implementing tests with “Clinical Alerts” that highlight critical safety information. • Enhance your students’ visual understanding with the easy-to- follow full color design. • Help your students find the test they’re looking for quickly, even without knowing its exact name, with an organization that supports the way a nurse thinks. • Increase student mastery of key information with helpful tips, inclusion of both conventional and SI units, and coverage of clinical implications for increased and decreased values.

Table of Contents Ch. 1: Diagnostic Testing Ch. 2: Blood Studies: Hematology and Coagulation Ch. 3: Urine Studies Ch. 4: Stool Studies Ch. 5: Cerebrospinal Fluid Studies Ch. 6: Chemistry Studies Ch. 7: Microbiologic Studies Ch. 8: Immunodiagnostic Studies Ch. 9: Nuclear Medicine Studies Ch. 10: X-Ray Studies Ch. 11: Cytologic, Histologic, and Genetic Studies Ch. 14: Pulmonary Function, Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs), and Electrolyte Studies Ch. 15: Prenatal Diagnosis and Tests of Fetal Well-Being Ch. 16: Special Diagnostic, Special Specimen Collection, and Postmortem Studies Appendix A: Standard Precautions for Prevention and Control of Infection Appendix B: Guidelines for Specimen Transport and Storage Appendix C: Vitamins in Human Nutrition Appendix D: Minerals in Human Nutrition Appendix E: Effects of Drugs on Laboratory Tests (Blood, “Whole” Plasma, Serum, Stool, and Urine) Ch. 12: Endoscopic Studies Ch. 13: Ultrasound Studies