Professional guide to diagnostic tests.
Contributors: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Published: 2004
Place of publication: Philadelphia
Language: eng
Number of pages: 1106
Subjects: Diagnosis, Laboratory; Diagnostic Tests, Routine; Hematologic Tests; Urinalysis
Description: 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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Hematology; title: Hemostasis; title: Blood gases and electrolytes; title: Enzymes; title: Hormones; title: Lipids and lipoproteins; title: Protein, protein metabolites, and pigments; title: Carbohydrates; title: Vitamins and trace elements; title: Immunohematology; title: Immune response; title: Urinalysis; title: Urine enzymes; title: Urine hormones and metabolites; title: Urine protein, protein metabolites, and pigments; title: Urine sugars, ketones, and mucopolysaccharides; title: Urine vitamins and minerals; title: Histology; title: Microbes and parasites; title: Thyroid; title: Eye; title: Ear; title: Respiratory system; title: Skeletal system; title: Reproductive system; title: Nervous system; title: Gastrointestinal system; title: Cardiovascular system; title: Urinary system; title: Miscellaneous tests.