Professional Guide to Diagnostic Tests is a practical, up-to-the-minute guide to more than 600 diagnostic tests. It focuses on the key information nurses need at the point of care and includes tips, checklists, quick-scan tables, and 500 illustrations.

Coverage includes entries on bioterrorism-related tests, C-reactive protein, gene-based HIV testing, DNA cervical cancer testing, tumor markers, brain natriuretic peptide, spiral CT, and the Given GI imaging system. Logos include Alert, summarizing vital information for clinicians, and Age Alert, highlighting pediatric and geriatric concerns.

Contents:

Blood Tests
• Hematology
• Hemostasis
• Blood gases and electrolytes
• Enzymes
• Hormones
• Lipids and lipoproteins
• Protein, protein metabolites, and pigments
• Carbohydrates
• Vitamins and trace elements
• Immunohematology
• Immune response

Urine Tests

• Urinalysis
• Urine enzymes
• Urine hormones and metabolites
• Urine protein, protein metabolites, and pigments
• Urine sugars, ketones, and mucopolysaccharides
• Urine vitamins and minerals

Histologic and Microbiologic Tests

• Histology
• Microbes and parasites

Organ Tests

• Thyroid
• Eye
• Ear

Body System Tests

• Respiratory system
• Skeletal system
• Reproductive system
• Nervous system
• Gastrointestinal system
• Cardiovascular system
• Urinary system

Miscellaneous Tests

• Miscellaneous Tests

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