Mosby's Manual of Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests
- 8th Edition - January 23, 2026
- Latest edition
- Authors: Kathleen Deska Pagana, Timothy J. Pagana, Theresa Noel Pagana Bullen
- Language: English
Understanding and performing tests, interpreting lab results, and performing patient teaching are made easier with Mosby’s Manual of Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests, 8th Edition.… Read more
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Understanding and performing tests, interpreting lab results, and performing patient teaching are made easier with Mosby’s Manual of Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests, 8th Edition. This one-stop resource provides clear, concise, and consistent coverage 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. Updated content with new tests ensures you have the most current and relevant information available.
- Tests are presented comprehensively and consistently, in a sequence that best simulates priorities in clinical practice
- UNIQUE! Tests for Most Common Clinical Problem section highlights the integration of medical testing as it relates to a specific disease, clinical syndrome, or medical condition
- UNIQUE! Clinical Priorities boxes emphasize priorities and procedure considerations specific to understanding and performing tests
- UNIQUE! Test Results and Clinical Significance sections describe the significance of the test findings and discuss the pathophysiology of the disease process and how it relates to the test result
- UNIQUE! Home Care Responsibilities boxes focus on post-test factors for consideration
- UNIQUE! Critical Values sections indicate test values of particular significance
- UNIQUE! Icons indicate drugs that increase or decrease test values and patient teaching priorities
- UNIQUE! Common Reference Range section (for the most common tests) on the inside front cover offers quick access to this important information
- Age-Related Concerns boxes address pediatric and geriatric priorities
- Results are provided in SI units in addition to others, when applicable
Undergraduate nursing students
1 Guidelines for Proper Test Preparation and Performance
2 Blood Studies
3 Electrodiagnostic Tests
4 Endoscopic Studies
5 Fluid Analysis Studies
6 Manometric Studies
7 Microbiologic Studies and Associated Testing
8 Nuclear Scanning
9 Stool Tests
10 Ultrasound Studies
11 Urine Studies
12 X-ray Studies
13 Miscellaneous Studies
2 Blood Studies
3 Electrodiagnostic Tests
4 Endoscopic Studies
5 Fluid Analysis Studies
6 Manometric Studies
7 Microbiologic Studies and Associated Testing
8 Nuclear Scanning
9 Stool Tests
10 Ultrasound Studies
11 Urine Studies
12 X-ray Studies
13 Miscellaneous Studies
Review of the previous edition:
*4 stars* "“…provides a broad overview of today's range of diagnostic and laboratory tests…. objectives well met by this book given the constant evolution and increasing numbers and availability of these tests…. [N]icely weaves together varied nursing and medical (including emergency medicine) perspectives. The presentation in this book is absolutely stunning…. I loved the inclusion of patient care instructions pre-, during, and post-procedure…. [T]his all-encompassing manual has it all,… not only covers laboratory tests, but also diagnostic tests, which adds value for those curious about radiological, electrophysiological, endoscopic, or other non-laboratory diagnostic tests.” --©Doody’s Review Service, 2023, Valerie L Ng, PhD MD(Alameda County Medical Center/Highland Hospital)
*4 stars* "“…provides a broad overview of today's range of diagnostic and laboratory tests…. objectives well met by this book given the constant evolution and increasing numbers and availability of these tests…. [N]icely weaves together varied nursing and medical (including emergency medicine) perspectives. The presentation in this book is absolutely stunning…. I loved the inclusion of patient care instructions pre-, during, and post-procedure…. [T]his all-encompassing manual has it all,… not only covers laboratory tests, but also diagnostic tests, which adds value for those curious about radiological, electrophysiological, endoscopic, or other non-laboratory diagnostic tests.” --©Doody’s Review Service, 2023, Valerie L Ng, PhD MD(Alameda County Medical Center/Highland Hospital)
- Edition: 8
- Latest edition
- Published: January 23, 2026
- Language: English
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Kathleen Deska Pagana
Kathleen Deska Pagana, PhD, RN is Professor Emeritus, Department of Nursing, Lycoming College, Williamsport, Pennsylvania and President, Pagana Keynotes & Presentations. Timothy J. Pagana, MD, FACS is Medical Director Emeritus at the Kathryn Candor Lundy Breast Health Center, Susquehanna Health System, Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Theresa Noel Pagana, MD, FAAEM, is an Emergency Medicine Physician, Virtua Voorhees Hospital, Voorhees, New Jersey.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor Emeritus, Department of Nursing, Lycoming College, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, USATP
Timothy J. Pagana
Timothy J. Pagana is a retired Medical Director at the Kathryn Candor Lundy Breast Health Center, Susquehanna Health System, Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
Affiliations and expertise
Medical Director, The Kathryn Candor Lundy Breast Health Center and The SurgiCenter, Susquehanna Health System, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, USATB
Theresa Noel Pagana Bullen
Theresa Pagana is an emergency medical physician at Virtua Voorhees Hospital, Voorhees, New Jersey and an author on both the Reference and the Manual. Her role in both has increased over the editions as Tim Pagana continues to scale back his role as an author.
Affiliations and expertise
Emergency Medicine Physician, Virtua Voorhees Hospital, Voorhees, New Jersey, USA