Full Description
**Selected for 2025 Doody's Core Titles® with "Essential Purchase" designation in Laboratory and Laboratory Technology**
Known for its accuracy and easy-to-use format, Mosby's® Diagnostic & Laboratory Test Reference, 17th Edition, is your one-stop resource for all the latest testing information. Tests are organized alphabetically and include vital information such as test explanations, alternate or abbreviated test names, normal and abnormal findings, possible critical values, and guidelines to patient care before, during, and after the test. This edition also includes the latest research surrounding each test. Every test entry begins on a new page and all tests are cross-referenced throughout the book to simplify lookup. The compact size, durable cover, and practical A-to-Z thumb tabs make this market-leading reference the ideal choice for anyone wanting quick and easy access to the very latest diagnostic and lab tests used in practice today.
NEW! Information on Ebola and Monkey pox (mpox) is included in virus testing content
NEW! Tests are reorganized and combined with similar tests to streamline content and provide better searchability
NEW! Content reflects the latest research on the diagnostic values of results, accuracy of testing, and patient care and education for each test
Tests organized alphabetically with A-to-Z thumb tabs for quick reference.
User's Guide to Test Preparation and Performance provides an overview and guidelines for each type of laboratory test and diagnostic procedure to ensure safety and accuracy
Each test entry begins on a new page, making tests easy to find
Related tests are cross-referenced, making them easy to find
Normal findings for adult, elderly, and pediatric patients are included where applicable to provide complete clinical data
Possible critical values are highlighted to alert you to situations requiring immediate intervention
Abnormal findings are emphasized with directional arrows
Icon for patient teaching-related care indicates information that should be shared with patients and their families
Appendix lists tests by body system and test type, offering quick access to related studies
Abbreviations for tests are provided on the end sheets, and symbols and units of measurement are listed in an appendix
Durable cover with rounded edges helps prevent the book from being damaged
Contents
Common reference ranges
Routine blood testing
Routine urine testing
List of figures
User's guide to test preparation and procedures
Diagnostic & laboratory tests
Tests presented in alphabetical order
Appendices
A: List of tests by body system
B: List of tests by type
C: Disease and organ panels
D: Symbols and units of measurement
Index
Abbreviations for diagnostic and laboratory tests
