Laboratory and Diagnostic Testing in Ambulatory Care
A Guide for Health Care Professionals
- 5th Edition - September 1, 2027
- Latest edition
- Author: Patricia M. Tille
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 3 2 7 7 - 9
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 3 3 1 3 - 4
Learn to master the latest lab testing techniques! Ideal for Medical Assisting and Medical Laboratory Technician programs, Laboratory and Diagnostic Testing in Ambulatory Care: A… Read more
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Learn to master the latest lab testing techniques! Ideal for Medical Assisting and Medical Laboratory Technician programs, Laboratory and Diagnostic Testing in Ambulatory Care: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals, Fifth Edition, covers the procedures and techniques of commonly used and new CLIA-waived, point-of-care tests, along with some moderately complex tests. Clear, step-by-step instructions and nearly 600 full-color photographs make it easy to learn each test and procedure. This edition includes new laboratory regulations, updated infection control guidance, and new artwork featuring modern technology. Review questions in the book are accompanied by practice quizzes, videos, and more online to help you master content and hone skills.
- NEW content on enhanced infection control, laboratory regulations and guidance, and point-of-care testing
- NEW images featuring updated photos of procedural testing, supplies, equipment, and technology
- EXPANDED test bank with 500 questions and accompanying metadata
- Comprehensive coverage of the most common CLIA-waived tests plus Moderately Complex CLIA tests
- “Triad” presentation begins each chapter with fundamental concepts, moves into procedures, and ends with advanced concepts
- Detailed procedure boxes include step-by-step guidance on all aspects of testing – equipment and supplies, preanalytical phase, procedural steps, and follow-up actions
- Exam practice with end-of-chapter review questions and chapter practice quizzes online
- EHR charting applications with documentation practice using SimChart for the Medical Office screenshots
- Full complement of student and instructor learning and teaching assets online included with purchase/adoption
Medical Assisting students
1. Introduction to the Laboratory and Safety Training
2. Regulations, Microscope Setup, and Quality Assurance
3. Urinalysis
4. Blood Collection
5. Hematology
6. Chemistry
7. Immunology
8. Microbiology
9. Toxicology
10. Electrocardiography and Spirometry
Appendices
A. Reference Values
B. Herb/Laboratory Test Interactions
C. Common Laboratory Tests
D. Frequent Medical Diagnosis and Laboratory Tests
- Edition: 5
- Latest edition
- Published: September 1, 2027
- Language: English
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Patricia M. Tille
Department Vice Chair, Clinical and Health Information Sciences, Graduate Program Director/Professor, Medical Laboratory Science, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio; Chair, Microbiology Advisory Committee, International Federation of Biomedical Laboratory Science; Editor in Chief, International Journal of Biomedical Laboratory Science, International Federation of Biomedical Laboratory Science; President, American Society of Clinical Laboratory Science.
Affiliations and expertise
Department Vice Chair, Clinical and Health Information Sciences, Graduate Program Director/Professor, Medical Laboratory Science, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio; Chair, Microbiology Advisory Committee, International Federation of Biomedical Laboratory Science; Editor in Chief, International Journal of Biomedical Laboratory Science, International Federation of Biomedical Laboratory Science; President, American Society of Clinical Laboratory Science, USA