Mosby's manual of diagnostic and laboratory tests / Kathleen Deska Pagana, PhD, RN, Professor Emeritus, Department of Nursing, Lycoming College, President, Pagana Keynotes & Presentations, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, Timothy J. Pagana, MD, FACS, Medical Director, Emeritus, The Kathryn Candor Lundy Breast Health Center and The SurgiCenter, Susquehanna Health System, Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Diagnostic testing for the most common diseases -- Guidelines for proper test preparation and performance -- Blood studies -- Electrodiagnostic tests -- Endoscopic studies -- Fluid analysis studies -- Manometric studies -- Microscopic studies and associated testing -- Nuclear scanning -- Stool tests -- Ultrasound studies -- Urine studies -- X-ray studies -- Miscellaneous studies.

"Succeed iin clinicals and practice with this user-friendly diagnostic and lab test manual. Writing care plans, understanding and performing tests, and interpreting test results is made easier with Mosby's Manual of Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests, 6th Edition. This essential resource provides clear, concise coverage of over 700 of the most commonly performed diagnostic and laboratory tests. Valuable in academic and clinical settings alike, it is beloved for its full-color design, user-friendly organization, and illustrations that help clarify key concepts"-- Provided by publisher.