Mosby's Diagnostic and Laboratory Test Reference

After reading the reviews I was set on thinking I’d be able to use this for my care plans. Now thinking rationally, what was I thinking buying a 1990s book in 2022, especially for lab values/diagnostics. I was told by a professor that it’d be fine to buy a older Ed., not over 10 years older. So be careful. The price and quality is spectacular; however, you can probably find this book cheaper or even free now.

This book really explains what lab values mean, exactly what causes elevations and depressions, gives a differential diagnosis for each, and lists pathologic, physiologic, and pharmacologic factors that might influence each lab value. It even includes how to perform the tests (eg what kind of blood tube), what to tell the patient before the test, other tests that are associated, and what other tests one might need to order. My only complaint is that it isn't completely exhaustive as far as the tests included. It's definitely geared towards learners, and not really a complete reference for experienced providers. If you are a medical, nursing, PA, or other such student, this book will be tremendously valuable with interpreting lab values.

As a 2nd year PBL (problems based learning) med student I have found this book to be excellent. It provides in depth information on many standard tests. It does a good job of integrating physiology and even explains false highs and lows.

Be it biochemistry, microbiology, chemical pathology, parasitology or radiography, this book assembled all the clinical techniques that an investigating scientist would need. It is comprehensive and versatile. Detailed information were provided sequentially.Each section of the book describes all the relevant clinical procedures, using straightforward illustrations. Everything about it is practical.It is a versatile manual which every clinician and lab scientist, (including trainees), would value very much.And, it carries a reasonable price-tag.

everything a nurse needs to know about diagnostic and laboratory tests. an essential and user friendly reference and companion in clinical practice or study. what more can i say?

An excellent book for the nursing student... with ample info regarding diagnostic and lab test. It gives info for normal, increased and decreased values, with reasons why they might be that way, which makes it easy to apply to your patient, especially in a care plan. I found it a very valuable to help me finish my care plans. I use it for all my clinical situations and know that it will be a great companion when I am at my clinical sites.