Mosby’s® Diagnostic and Laboratory Test Reference
- 18th Edition - October 5, 2026
- Latest edition
- Authors: Kathleen Deska Pagana, Timothy J. Pagana, Theresa Noel Pagana Bullen
- Language: English
Known for its accuracy and easy-to-use format, Mosby’s Diagnostic & Laboratory Test Reference 18th Edition is the student’s one-stop source for all the latest testing inform… Read more
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Description
Description
Known for its accuracy and easy-to-use format, Mosby’s Diagnostic & Laboratory Test Reference 18th Edition is the student’s one-stop source for all the latest testing information needed in clinicals, class, and professional practice. Across the reference, tests are organized alphabetically and include vital information such as test explanations, alternate or abbreviated test names, normal and abnormal findings, possible critical values, and guidelines to patient care before, during, and after the test. This eighteenth edition also includes several new tests as well as the latest research surrounding each test included in the reference. As with previous editions, every test entry begins on a new page and all tests are cross-referenced throughout the book to simplify lookup. And with the book’s compact size, durable cover, and practical A-to-Z thumb tabs, this market-leading reference is the ideal choice for anyone wanting quick and easy access to the very latest diagnostic and lab tests used in nursing practice today
Key features
Key features
- Tests organized alphabetically with A-to-Z thumb tabs for quick reference
- Each test entry begins on a new page, making tests easy to find
- Normal findings for adult, elderly, and pediatric patients are included where applicable to provide complete clinical data
- Possible critical values are highlighted to alert the reader to situations requiring immediate intervention
- Icon for drug-related interfering factors alerts the reader to the effects of pharmacologic agents on tests
- Abnormal findings are highlighted with directional arrows
- Icon for patient teaching-related care indicates information that should be shared with patients and their families
- "User’s Guide to Test Preparation and Performance" provides an overview and guidelines for each type of laboratory test and diagnostic procedure to ensure safety and accuracy
- An appendix lists tests by body system and test type, allowing the reader to quickly locate related studies
- Abbreviations for tests are provided on the end sheets, and symbols and units of measurement are listed in an appendix
- Durable cover with rounded edges helps prevent the book from being damaged
- Related tests are cross-referenced, making them easy to find
Readership
Readership
Nursing students
Table of contents
Table of contents
User’s Guide to Test Preparation and Procedures
Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests (presented in alphabetical order)
Appendices
Appendix A: List of Tests by Body System
Appendix B: List of Tests by Type
Appendix C: Disease and Organ Panels
Appendix D: Symbols and Units of Measurement
Bibliography
Index
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 18
- Latest edition
- Published: October 5, 2026
- Language: English
About the authors
About the authors
KP
Kathleen Deska Pagana
TP
Timothy J. Pagana
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