Download or read book A Guide to Laboratory Investigations written by M. F. McGhee and published by Radcliffe Publishing. This book was released on 2003 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This useful guide to the interpretation of normal and abnormal laboratory results is now fully updated, including updates on established and familiar tests, as well as interpretations on recent developments such as PSA velocity and free/total PSA and coeliac surgery. In a clear and easy to digest format it outlines the new guidelines on specific clinical conditions such as heart failure, management of female infertility, specific lipid monitoring in diabetes and guidance for monitoring renal failure. A Guide to Laboratory Investigations continues to keep pace with change and will remain an ess.

Download or read book A Guide to Laboratory Investigations written by M. F. McGhee and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2021-11-16 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This seventh edition is a practical guide to the interpretation of normal and abnormal laboratory results which is fully revised. With increasing responsibility this book includes guidelines on clinical conditions like heart failure, female infertility, lipid monitoring and renal failure.

Download or read book A Guide to Laboratory Investigations 6th Edition written by Michael F. McGhee and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2019-03-18 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This concise, highly practical guide to the interpretation of normal and abnormal laboratory results is now fully revised and expanded, with updates on established and familiar tests, as well as interpretations on recent developments. With increasing responsibility being placed on primary care, this new edition presents guidelines on specific clinical conditions such as heart failure, management of female infertility, specific lipid monitoring in diabetes and guidance for monitoring renal failure. It also includes suggestions for appropriate laboratory tests in certain clinical situations, for example: dementia screen, screening tests when a patient presents with a neuropathy, and appropriate tests for patients presenting with hypertension, chronic fatigue syndrome, erectile dysfunction and gynaecomastia. Completely up-to-date, A Guide to Laboratory Investigations, Sixth Edition remains an essential reference for all healthcare professionals.

Download or read book Understanding Laboratory Tests A Quick Reference E Book written by Robin Maunder and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2016-06-28 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In an effort to simplify the complex world of laboratory testing and diagnosis, this easy-to-use guidebook was developed by an experienced educator in response to student demand. Using clear, easy-to-understand terminology, this everyday reference covers common lab tests and testing methods. Causes of conditions, signs and symptoms, lab findings, normal values and ranges, and interpretation of results are also addressed. This resource covers the need-to-know aspects of lab tests and diagnoses with a student-friendly approach, a focus on key content, and outstanding visual tools to help engage the student in the subject matter. "Did You Know" boxes provide additional key facts as quick references throughout the book! Every health care student and professional needs this unique pocket-sized reference. Student-friendly design: presents core content in an easy-to-understand approach Focus on key basic content Outstanding pedagogical tools: including boxes, tables, photos, illustrations, figures, learning outcomes and key terms help engage the student in the subject matter "Did You Know" boxes: Providing additional key facts for quick reference throughout the book

Download or read book Understanding Laboratory Investigations written by Chris Higgins and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-12-14 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this book is to help nurses, midwives and health professionals to better understand how the work of clinical laboratories contributes to patient care. It answers the following questions: Why is this test being ordered on my patient? What sort of sample is required? How is that sample obtained? And most importantly: What is the significance of the test result for my patient? Retaining its accessible and user-friendly style, the aim of this book remains the same: to provide nurses with as much relevant information as possible about the most commonly requested laboratory rests. This is not a book about laboratory technique - its focus is on the clinical significance of test results, and therefore the patient. The third edition is more comprehensive in terms of the number of tests discussed, incorporates colour to aid the accessibility, and includes more paediatric content.

Download or read book Clinical Guide to Laboratory Tests written by Norbert W. Tietz and published by Saunders. This book was released on 1995 with total page 1144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 3rd edition presents information on common tests as well as rare and highly specialized tests and procedures. Biological variables that may affect test results are discussed, and a focus is placed on reference ranges, diagnostic information, clinical interpretation of laboratory data, interferences, and specimen types. Includes a section on molecular pathology, and tests have been added in the areas of endocrinology, immunochemistry, serologic hepatitis testing, and more.

Download or read book A Guide to Laboratory Investigations written by Michael Francis McGhee and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Tietz Clinical Guide to Laboratory Tests E Book written by Alan H. B. Wu and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2006-06-08 with total page 1856 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new edition of Norbert Tietz's classic handbook presents information on common tests as well as rare and highly specialized tests and procedures - including a summary of the utility and merit of each test. Biological variables that may affect test results are discussed, and a focus is placed on reference ranges, diagnostic information, clinical interpretation of laboratory data, interferences, and specimen types. New and updated content has been added in all areas, with over 100 new tests added. Tests are divided into 8 main sections and arranged alphabetically. Each test includes necessary information such as test name (or disorder) and method, specimens and special requirements, reference ranges, chemical interferences and in vivo effects, kinetic values, diagnostic information, factors influencing drug disposition, and clinical comments and remarks. The most current and relevant tests are included; outdated tests have been eliminated. Test index (with extensive cross references) and disease index provide the reader with an easy way to find necessary information Four new sections in key areas (Preanalytical, Flow Cytometry, Pharmacogenomics, and Allergy) make this edition current and useful. New editor Alan Wu, who specializes in Clinical Chemistry and Toxicology, brings a wealth of experience and expertise to this edition. The Molecular Diagnostics section has been greatly expanded due to the increased prevalence of new molecular techniques being used in laboratories. References are now found after each test, rather than at the end of each section, for easier access.

Download or read book Oxford Handbook of Clinical and Laboratory Investigation written by Drew Provan and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2018 with total page 1007 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handbook provides an authoritative guide to investigation and diagnosis. It describes key symptoms and signs, alongside appropriate tests, and highlights pitfalls in interpreting results. It also describes a clear, rational method of investigation in order to aid quick and efficient diagnosis, and prevent over-investigation of patients.

Download or read book Clinical Guide to Laboratory Tests written by Paul R. Finley and published by W.B. Saunders Company. This book was released on 1990 with total page 970 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 3rd edition presents information on common tests as well as rare and highly specialized tests and procedures. Biological variables that may affect test results are discussed, and a focus is placed on reference ranges, diagnostic information, clinical interpretation of laboratory data, interferences, and specimen types. Includes a section on molecular pathology, and tests have been added in the areas of endocrinology, immunochemistry, serologic hepatitis testing, and more.

Download or read book Laboratory Testing for Ambulatory Settings E Book written by Martha (Marti) Garrels and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2014-06-16 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn the lab testing skills you need to know! Laboratory Testing for Ambulatory Settings: A Guide for Health Care Professionals, 2nd Edition provides in-depth coverage of the most common procedures and techniques of all the new CLIA waived, point-of-care tests along with some moderately complex tests. Clear, step-by-step instructions and full-color photographs make it easy to master each test and procedure. Written by noted educators Marti Garrels and Carol S. Oatis, this edition adds a new chapter on toxicology and information on five new procedures. A companion Evolve website lets you practice clinical laboratory skills. Complete coverage includes the most common CLIA waived tests for any healthcare professional in the ambulatory setting. A "triad" organization gives chapters a consistent, easy-to-follow format: Fundamental Concepts: basic information related to tests and procedures. CLIA Waived Procedures: step-by-step instructions for CLIA waived tests. Advanced Concepts: further application of basic knowledge and skills towards a higher level of critical thinking and decision making, such as handling non-CLIA waived tests. Procedure boxes provide clear step-by-step instructions along with numerous full-color photos and illustrations. Key terms are defined and reinforced within each chapter. Common abbreviations associated with CLIA waived testing are cited at the beginning of chapters. 7-10 review questions conclude each chapter, to reinforce learning. A companion Evolve website includes various activities and exercises to enhance learning with problem-solving scenarios. A workbook matches the chapters in the textbook, offering activities and exercises to reinforce laboratory concepts, terminology, and procedures. Skills sheets help you work through the competency-based procedures, and meet government standards for good laboratory practice. Sold separately. Over 60 new photographs and drawings clarify topics and show examples of laboratory specimens so you will be able to identify them on the job. New chapter on toxicology. More extensive coverage of working with the microscope prepares you for the lab. Updated, expanded information about quality control and quality assurance provides relevant information so you can accurately and effectively perform in the lab. Updates on proper collection and processing of urine specimens, microbiology specimens, blood capillary and venipuncture specimens, which includes new urine culture using vacutainer system, new drawings for urine and influenza specimen collections, and the latest order of blood draw including the plasma separator tube, ensure that you have the most current information. Five new procedures with corresponding skill check-off sheets help you understand the most up-to-date protocols: Clinitek Analyzer Standard Hematocrit INRatio New A1c+ Ki+ iFOB method for fecal occult blood

Download or read book Laboratory Investigations in Molecular Biology written by Steven A. Williams and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2007 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Laboratory Investigations in Molecular Biology presents well-tested protocols in molecular biology that are commonly used in currently active research labs. It is an ideal laboratory manual for college level courses in molecular biology. Because of the modular organization of the manual, laboratory courses can be assembled that would be ideal for science professionals, graduate students, undergraduate students and even advanced high school students in AP courses. The manual is also intended to be useful as a laboratory "bench reference". The experiments are designed to guide students through realistic research projects and to provide students with instruction in methods and approaches that can be immediately translated into research projects conducted in modern research laboratories. Although these experiments have been conducted and optimized over 20 years of teaching the New England Biolabs Molecular Biology Summer Workshops, they are real research projects, not "canned" experiments. Based on extensive teaching experience using these protocols, the authors have found that conducting these experiments as described in these protocols serves to effectively instruct students and science professions in the basic methods of molecular biology. An additional unique feature is that the protocols described in the manual are accompanied by available reagent kits that provide quality-tested, pre-packaged reagents to ensure the successful application of these protocols in a laboratory course setting.

Download or read book Accurate Results in the Clinical Laboratory written by Amitava Dasgupta and published by Newnes. This book was released on 2013-01-22 with total page 383 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This practical, easy-to-use guide, named to Doody’s Core Titles 2013, addresses interference issues in all laboratory tests, including patient epigenetics, process of specimen collection, enzymes, biomarkers. Clinicians and laboratory scientists can therefore rely on one reference which speaks to both their needs of accurate specimen analysis and optimal patient care. Erroneous hospital and pathology laboratory results can be confusing and problematic, especially in acute care situations. While some factors creating interference, can be identified in the laboratory, detecting many others is often dependent on clinical details unavailable to the laboratory scientists or pathologists. Therefore, clinicians must become proficient in identifying such erroneous reports, and working with pathologists and laboratory scientists so that they can understand the source of such interferences, correct the results, and then decide what course of action must be followed for proper patient management. Named to Doody’s Core Titles 2013, a collection development tool for health sciences libraries of all sizes, by Doody Enterprises Practical information for both clinicians and laboratory scientists, presented in the form of tables and charts for easy reference Focus on range and sources of interferences rather than details of toxicologic mechanisms which are well covered in toxicology textbooks Covers interferences across endocrine, oncology, hematology, immunohistochemistry, immunology, serology, microbiology, and molecular testing

Download or read book Physician s Guide to the Laboratory Diagnosis of Metabolic Diseases written by N. Blau and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 732 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This second edition of The Physician's Guide provides paediatricians and other physicians with a unique aid to help them select the correct diagnosis from a bewildering array of complex clinical and laboratory data. Delay and mistakes in the diagnosis of inherited metabolic diseases may have devastating consequences. The guide, which includes a CD-ROM, describes 298 disorders which have been grouped into 35 chapters according to the type of condition. Within each group of disorders, chapters provide tables of pertinent clinical findings as well as reference and pathological values for crucial metabolites. Relevant metabolic pathways and diagnostic flow charts are included. There are three indices to make the book as user-friendly as possible.

Download or read book A Consumer s Guide To Laboratory Tests written by Mary C. Ricotta, Ph.D and published by Prometheus Books. This book was released on 2010-08-05 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When a physician recommends that you undergo a clinical test, most people wonder why they need the test and what the results may say about their health. This informative, accessible, layperson''s guide to laboratory tests helps you to understand the many kinds of tests that are performed, exactly what is being tested, and, most importantly, what the results mean. Experienced clinical laboratory scientist Mary C. Ricotta, Ph.D., explains the importance of lab tests in the overall evaluation of health and clarifies the often-confusing medical jargon. Organizing the guide according to various body systems for ease of reference, she discusses: hematology (blood diseases) and coagulation (blood-clotting) blood-bank testing and blood compatibility testing clinical chemistry (glucose, urea, calcium, enzymes, lipids, proteins, electrolytes, and other analytes) microbiology (fungi, parasites, bacteria, and viruses) immunology urinalysis histology (body tissues) cytology and Pap smears molecular biotechnology (DNA testing) Also included are useful appendices that define the body systems and the array of disorders and diseases that can be detected through laboratory tests. A glossary of medical terminology provides useful explanations of unfamiliar terms. This excellent, easy-to-use reference book will help you stay informed about your health and enable you to communicate more effectively with your physician.

Download or read book Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests written by Mary Ellen McMorrow and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by nurses for nurses, this handy reference covers over 400 of the most commonly ordered laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures. Inside, you'll find normal and abnormal test values for neonates, children, adults, and the elderly - plus these outstanding features: Complication Alerts assist you in recognizing complications specific to each test and its preparation; Quality Control highlights discuss what measures must be taken to ensure the accuracy of test results; patient education guidelines indicate what patients should be told before, during, and after each test or procedure; an alphabetical organization makes reference quick and easy; and crisp figures clearly demonstrate important nuances of test administration and results. Written by the same experts as the Nurse's Manual of Laboratory Tests and Diagnostic Procedures, this Pocket Guide makes reliable information easy to carry!

Download or read book Preparation Guide for Laboratory Investigations for Biology written by Jean Dickey and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: