Pagana's Canadian Manual of Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests

• UNIQUE! Canadian guidelines are highlighted by a maple leaf icon in the text margin for easy identification and reference
• UNIQUE! A description of commonly performed laboratory methods explains methods used to evaluate blood, urine, spinal fluid, and other specimens
• UNIQUE! Cultural Considerations boxes highlight important aspects of working with patients from the diverse cultural and racial backgrounds of the Canadian population, such as Indigenous communities
• UNIQUE! Coverage of the clinical significance of test results explains why a given test result indicates specific diseases
• UNIQUE! SI units in the Normal Findings section of appropriate tests offer quick and easy reference (conventional units also included)
• UNIQUE! Related Tests sections list tests that provide similar information or are used to evaluate the same body system, disease process, or symptom
• Information on Canadian standard precautions and procedures covers those set forth by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, as well as Canadian screening protocols such as those set out in the Canadian Cancer Society Screening Guidelines
• Blood studies coverage includes Canadian test-tube colouring classifications and guidelines for the correct order and process of collecting blood samples in Canada
• Necessary consideration is given to the differences between provinces/territories (and institutions) in regard to privacy legislation, obtaining consent, agency guidelines, procedure protocols, and the availability of tests
• Coverage of Canadian privacy laws and legislation includes PHIPA and PIPEDA, the Canadian Labour Code, policies for DNA collection, reporting of infections such as Chlamydia, and much more
• Up-to-date Canadian statistics are provided for topics such as STDs and C. difficile

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