Tests are presented comprehensively and consistently, in a sequence that best simulates priorities in clinical practice
UNIQUE! Diagnostic Testing for Most Common Diseases Section - This highlights the integration of medical testing as it relates to a specific disease, clinical syndrome, or medical condition
UNIQUE! Clinical Priorities boxes emphasize priorities and procedure considerations specific to understanding and performing tests
UNIQUE! Test Results and Clinical Significance sections describe the significance of the test findings and discuss the pathophysiology of the disease process and how it relates to the test result
UNIQUE! Home Care Responsibilities boxes focus on post-test factors for consideration.
UNIQUE! Related Tests sections list additional tests related to the main test-including tests that provide similar information, confirmatory information, and other tests used to evaluate the same organ, disease process, or symptom complex
UNIQUE! Critical Values sections indicate test values of particular significance
UNIQUE! Icons indicate drugs that increase or decrease test values and patient teaching priorities
UNIQUE! A Common Reference Range section (for the most common tests) is on the inside front cover
Age-Related Concerns boxes address pediatric and geriatric priorities
Results are provided in SI units in addition to others, when applicable
Testing for the Top 100 Medical Issues
1. Guidelines for Proper Test Preparation and Performance
2. Blood Studies
3. Electrodiagnostic Tests
4. Endoscopic Studies
5. Fluid Analysis Studies
6. Manometric Studies
7. Microscopic Studies and Associated Testing
8. Nuclear Scanning
9. Stool Tests
10. Ultrasound Studies
11. Urine Studies
12. X-Ray Studies
13. Miscellaneous Studies
Bibliography
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App A: Alphabetical List of Tests
App B: Panel Testing
App C: Abbreviations for Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests
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