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Mosby's Manual of Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests

The 3rd edition of this widely used resource offers superb guidance on diagnostic and laboratory testing for health professionals in both academic and clinical settings.

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The chapters are organized by test type and each chapter begins with a list of the tests covered within the test type, as well as an overview of that category including specimen collection techniques.

The tests are presented in a consistent format that includes normal findings, indications, contraindications, potential complications, interfering factors, procedure and patient care, test results and clinical significance, and related tests.

This full-color book is easy to use and covers virtually every clinically significant test, including more than 50 new to this edition..

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Authors: Kathleen Deska Pagana, Timothy J. Pagana

Publisher: Mosby

Date: Nov. 11, 2005

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