Mosby's manual of diagnostic and laboratory tests / Kathleen Deska Pagana and Timothy J. Pagana

By:

Pagana, Kathleen Deska, 1952- [author, PhD, RN., Professor Emeritus, Department of nursing, Lycoming College, President, Pagana keynotes and presentations, Williamsport, Pennsylvania.]

Contributor(s):

Pagana, Timothy James, 1949- [editor.]
Pagana Timothy J [author, MD, FACS., Medical Director Emeritus, The Kathryn Candor Lundy Breast Health Center and the SurgiCenter, Susquenna Health System, Williamsport, Pennsylvania .]

Material type: Text

text
still image

Media type:

unmediated

Carrier type:

volume

ISBN:

9780323089494 (pbk.)

Subject(s):

LOC classification:

RB38.2

Contents:

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.

Summary: This reference handbook offers clear, concise coverage of over 700 of the most commonly performed diagnostic and laboratory tests -including 39 new to this edition. Trusted authors, Kathleen Pagana, PhD, RN and Timothy Pagana, MD, FACS, bring together a comprehensive collection of full color designs, illustrations and photos to show exactly how various tests are performed. Related tests are grouped by chapter and presented in a consistent format to facilitate a full understanding of each type of diagnostic test. New to this edition: NEW! Unique front section on coding for diagnostic and laboratory tests (ICD-10) provides explanations of the coding requirements and challenges for diagnostic testing along with codes for all tests in the manual. NEW! 39 of the most current laboratory and diagnostic tests have been added to this new edition to reflect current best practices. NEW! Updated photographs and illustrations reflect the latest changes in testing equipment.-- Source other than Library of Congress.

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Book	Medical School Open Shelf	RB83.2 PAG (Browse shelf(Opens below))	151108	Available		BK137884

Includes bibliographical references and index.

This reference handbook offers clear, concise coverage of over 700 of the most commonly performed diagnostic and laboratory tests -including 39 new to this edition. Trusted authors, Kathleen Pagana, PhD, RN and Timothy Pagana, MD, FACS, bring together a comprehensive collection of full color designs, illustrations and photos to show exactly how various tests are performed. Related tests are grouped by chapter and presented in a consistent format to facilitate a full understanding of each type of diagnostic test. New to this edition: NEW! Unique front section on coding for diagnostic and laboratory tests (ICD-10) provides explanations of the coding requirements and challenges for diagnostic testing along with codes for all tests in the manual. NEW! 39 of the most current laboratory and diagnostic tests have been added to this new edition to reflect current best practices. NEW! Updated photographs and illustrations reflect the latest changes in testing equipment.-- Source other than Library of Congress.

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