Laboratory Test Handbook Concise

A portable, abridged, and updated version of Lexi-Comp's Laboratory Test Handbook, 5th Edition, intended to serve as a convenient, quick reference source of clinical laboratory test information. Clinicians, nurse practitioners, residents, nurses, and students will appreciate the concise and uniform presentation. This handbook offers information concerning patient preparation, specimen collection/handling, and clinical test result interpretation.

"worth it's weight in gold" - The Journal of Emergency Medicine

FEATURES

* 876 tests, many newly introduced
* Up to 25 fields of information per test

Test name Test includes Container Turnaround time
Use Replaced by Aftercare Related information
Abstract Sampling time Limitations Possible panic range
Synonyms Critical values Collection Reference internals
Methodology Causes for rejection Applies to Additonal information
Preparation Contraindications Specimen Storage instructions

* Acronyms and Abbreviations Glossary
* Unique Disease Index - assists the user when considering tests to support a possible clinical diagnosis or when ruling out other diagnostic possibilities

AREAS OF INTEREST
Chemistry Cytogenetics Infectious
Disease Toxicology/Drugs
of Abuse
Trace Elements Cytopathology Anatomic
Pathology Molecular Genetic
Testing
Urinalysis Hematology Molecular
Oncology Transfusion
Medicine
Coagulation Immunology Clinical
Microscopy Therapeutic Drug
Monitoring

NEW TO THIS EDITION

* Completely updated monographs on SARS, and potential chemical biological warfare topics (eg, West Nile Virus, Yersinia, Smallpox, and Anthrax).
* Updated Cholesterol and Glucose Guidelines
* New tests including Newborn Screening by Tandem Mass Spectrometry, B-Type Natriuretic Peptide, Serum Myeloperoxidas, HPV, and CD40
* Extensively revised throughout to reflect contemporary medical practice
* Updated References and Web sites