About This Book

Mosby's Manual of Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests, 7th Edition

Mosby's Manual of Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests is a comprehensive resource designed to help students, educators, and healthcare professionals understand and perform diagnostic and laboratory tests. This book is a one-stop guide that provides clear, concise, and consistent coverage of the most commonly performed diagnostic and laboratory tests.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by students and professionals in academic and clinical settings. It is a valuable resource for nursing students, medical students, laboratory technicians, and healthcare professionals who need to understand and interpret lab results. The book's user-friendly organization and full-color design make it an essential tool for anyone involved in diagnostic and laboratory testing.

History and Editions

The 7th edition of Mosby's Manual of Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests has been updated to include new tests and images, ensuring that users have the most current and relevant information available. This edition continues the tradition of providing a comprehensive and consistent presentation of tests, emphasizing priorities and procedure considerations specific to understanding and performing tests.

Author and Other Works

The authors of Mosby's Manual of Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests are Kathleen Deska Pagana, PhD, RN; Timothy J. Pagana, MD, FACS; and Theresa Noel Pagana, MD, FAAEM. Kathleen Deska Pagana is a renowned author in the field of nursing education, known for her clear and concise writing style. Timothy J. Pagana brings his expertise in medicine to the text, ensuring that it remains current and relevant. Theresa Noel Pagana contributes her knowledge in emergency medicine, adding depth to the book's coverage of critical values and post-test considerations.

Key Features

Comprehensive Coverage: The book covers a wide range of diagnostic and laboratory tests, including detailed explanations and examples.
Clinical Priorities: Unique boxes describe the significance of test findings, discuss pathophysiology, and relate it to test results.
Test Results and Clinical Significance: Sections list additional tests related to the main test, including confirmatory information and other tests used to evaluate the same organ, disease process, or symptom complex.
Related Tests: Sections indicate test values of particular significance.
Critical Values: Sections focus on post-test factors for consideration.
Home Care Responsibilities: Boxes indicate drugs that increase or decrease test values and patient teaching priorities. The book also addresses pediatric and geriatric priorities through Age-Related Concerns boxes.
Updated Content: The book includes new tests and images, ensuring that users have the most current information available.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

ISBN-13: 9780323697033
Publisher: Mosby Inc.
Edition: 7th Edition
Format: Paperback
Pages: 1200 pages
Dimensions: 7.25" wide x 9.00" long x 1.75" tall
Weight: 4.488 pounds
Language: English

Publication Details

Publication Date: 2021
Publisher: Mosby Inc.
Binding: Paperback

Other Editions and Formats

While there are no other editions or formats listed for this specific ISBN, it is available in various rental options through different retailers. The book's comprehensive coverage and user-friendly organization make it a valuable resource in both academic and clinical settings.

Related ISBNs

9780323697033 (Paperback)
9780323697038 (ISBN-10)

Rental Options

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Returns Policy

If an item ordered does not meet expectations due to an error on the part of the seller, a return request can be filled out, and the item returned within 30 days of ordering for a full refund of the item cost[2].

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