Basic skills in interpreting laboratory data
By: Mary Lee [editor].
Contributors: Lee, Mary.; American Society of Health-System Pharmacists.
Edition: 3rd ed.
Publisher: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
Published: 2004
Place of publication: Bethesda, Md
Language: eng
Number of pages: 705
Subjects: Diagnosis, Laboratory; Examinations -- Interpretation
Other titles: Interpreting laboratory data.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Definitions and concepts; title: Introduction to common laboratory assays and technology; title: Interpreting pediatric laboratory data; title: Drug interference with test results; title: Substance abuse and toxicological tests; title: Interpretation of serum drug concentrations; title: Electrolytes, other minerals, and trace elements; title: The kidneys; title: Arterial blood gases and acid-base balance; title: Pulmonary function and related tests; title: The heart and myocardial infarction; title: Liver and gastroenterology tests; title: Endocrine disorders; title: Lipid disorders; title: Hematology : red and white blood cell tests; title: Hematology : blood coagulation tests; title: Infectious diseases; title: Rheumatic diseases; title: Cancers and tumor markers; title: Appendices; title: Case studies; title: Therapeutic ranges of drugs in traditional and SI units; title: Nondrug reference ranges for common laboratory tests in traditional and SI units; title: Glossary of medical terms : contextual definitions; title: Blood collection tubes : color codes, additives, and appropriate sample volumes.