Mosby's Manual of Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests (Mosby's Manual of Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests)
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The 3rd edition of this widely used resource offers superb guidance on diagnostic and laboratory testing for health professionals in both academic and clinical settings. The chapters are organized by test type and each chapter begins with a list of the tests covered within the test type, as well as an overview of that category including specimen collection techniques. The tests are presented in a consistent format that includes normal findings, indications, contraindications, potential complications, interfering factors, procedure and patient care, test results and clinical significance, and related tests. This full-color book is easy to use and covers virtually every clinically significant test, including more than 50 new to this edition.
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| 07-24-08 | 2 | 0\2 |
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This book is useless. I only bought it for school and once I was able to sell I back I ran this thing back to the book store to get rid of it.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-08-27 02:54:13 EST)
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| 07-14-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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As usual, the book I purchased "Mosby's Manual of Diagnostic & Laboratory Tests" arrived right on time, in perfect condition. Amazon has a tremendous selection, fair pricing with the ability to purchase "used" books. I have purchased "used" books and have been totally satisfied and the description that is given about the condition of the books is an added bonus!!
Thank you Amazon.com for all of your services!! (Review Data Last Updated: 2008-07-25 02:46:52 EST)
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| 04-24-08 | 5 | 2\2 |
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I purchased this book after looking at a friend's copy. Its great for figuring out what test results actually mean (especially for CBCs and BMPs). It breaks down every test, what its used for, when to order it - and what it means when high or low. Great reference for anyone in the medical field.
ps -I saw 3 copies of this book in the ICU the other day... (Review Data Last Updated: 2008-07-15 04:48:31 EST)
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| 03-09-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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I bought this as a gift for my son-in-law who is graduating from medical school in May. He requested this book. When it arrived, I started looking through it and found it very interesting and easy to understand even though I have no medical background. If you're looking for something that explains medical tests, this is very clear and informative and since doctors themselves use it, I would assume it is accurate.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-04-24 02:37:41 EST)
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| 02-08-08 | 4 | (NA) |
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Unless you really know what your looking for it is hard for the 'newby' to locate the lab/test that you want to review. However, there are three different ways to go about locating the lab/test. Once you find the lab/test the details are quite good; with a nice explanation of what increased levels mean & what decreased levels mean.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-03-12 17:59:05 EST)
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| 10-22-07 | 5 | (NA) |
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I bought this book because I am an MT, and sometimes it can be hard to understand what the docs are saying. When they mention certain diseases and we can't understand the lab work they are ordering, this book becomes very helpful! It's a book I definitely don't want to be without.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-02-09 02:41:11 EST)
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| 09-24-07 | 5 | 0\1 |
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Great reference guide--my nurses love it and put it to frequent use in the office clinical setting.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-12-31 12:39:47 EST)
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| 09-22-07 | 5 | (NA) |
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Received the product as described (new) and product was delivered more than one week earlier than the estimated date. The service is excellent.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-09-25 02:45:36 EST)
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| 09-09-07 | 4 | (NA) |
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A very useful way to double-check what tests will actually tell you about a patient. It will even go so far as to suggest common conditions that will cause certain lab abnormalities. Though the organization is a bit odd at first, by the second test you look up it's intuitive and quick. I'm quite a fan.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-09-22 12:03:24 EST)
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| 09-09-07 | 5 | (NA) |
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The best of its kind. Get it. It will help you understand and explain to the patient.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-09-22 12:03:24 EST)
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| 05-29-07 | 4 | (NA) |
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This book is a good tool to use when learning the lab tests and their values--very helpful to look over the night before a clinical and when filling out paperwork.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-09-09 18:25:39 EST)
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| 02-14-07 | 5 | 3\4 |
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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.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-07-20 13:05:58 EST)
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| 08-06-06 | 5 | 4\4 |
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Excellent review for Health Care Professionals.
Mary Nagy MS, RN (Review Data Last Updated: 2007-07-20 13:05:58 EST)
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| 07-10-06 | 5 | 6\6 |
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I'm a nursing student and used this book for my first clinical rotation. It is an excellent resource as it is easy to use and not only defines the tests themselves but also gives clear concise reasons for high or low values. It was a great investment for me as a student.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-06-27 09:48:38 EST)
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| 03-13-06 | 4 | 0\3 |
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Most any type of test or procedure are listed in this book but there were a few tests that I couldn't find. I am not sure if I didn't look in the right area but alphabetical is alphabetical. Overall, very good info on what the test is for and what can influence it, etc. Recommended.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-06-27 09:48:38 EST)
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| 03-12-06 | 4 | 0\2 |
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Most any type of test or procedure are listed in this book but there were a few tests that I couldn't find. I am not sure if I didn't look in the right area but alphabetical is alphabetical. Overall, very good info on what the test is for and what can influence it, etc. Recommended.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2006-07-11 03:37:24 EST)
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| 02-20-06 | 5 | 5\7 |
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I'm a new nurse and as such have much to learn in my field of practice. This book will help me to grow in my understanding of the labs and tests that my patients need to diagnose and care for their health needs. I'm excited to begin using it.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-06-27 09:48:38 EST)
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| 02-19-06 | 5 | 1\2 |
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I'm a new nurse and as such have much to learn in my field of practice. This book will help me to grow in my understanding of the labs and tests that my patients need to diagnose and care for their health needs. I'm excited to begin using it.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2006-07-07 22:23:10 EST)
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| 09-05-05 | 5 | 1\12 |
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Excellant!! So nice to just order online and not burn gas to go to the bookstore. The book arrives within a few days and it is wonderful. Thank you for the convience and savings.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2006-07-07 22:23:10 EST)
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| 09-01-05 | 5 | 9\9 |
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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.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2006-07-07 22:23:10 EST)
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| 03-17-04 | 5 | 12\16 |
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I own a similar reference to this one done by the same authors and is very good but not as good as this one. I have this one available to me in two work places and I'm tempted to buy this for myself. If you need a reference such as this, get this one.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2006-07-07 22:23:10 EST)
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| 12-02-03 | 3 | 11\18 |
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I had this book recommended to me as a transcription terminology aid. It is very limited in that function. It is obviously a very good book for those who will be performing tests, but not as much so for those of us transcribing the results. It is useful for providing context to help you infer what type of test or range of results you may be listening for, but you will need a book specifically for terminology once you have narrowed it down.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2006-07-07 22:23:10 EST)
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| 11-26-03 | 5 | 3\12 |
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Excelente, l�gica y pedag�gica organizaci�n interna: �ndices, tabla de materias y orden del material. Usa fraseolog�a simple y f�cil de entender. Las explicaciones de cada procedimiento y las interpretaciones de todos los posibles resultados son excelentes. Siendo emergenci�logo, este libro me ha sido de una gran ayuda en la pr�ctica de Medicina de Emergencia. Usa un ingl�s sencillo y muy medico-cient�fico, de muy f�cil interpretaci�n. Calidad de papel, encuadernaci�n e ilustraciones son maravillosas. Este vol�men no debe de faltar en la oficina de ning�n colega, aunque sea de habla hispana.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2006-06-24 12:59:48 EST)
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| 11-26-03 | 5 | 3\12 |
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Excelente, lýgica y pedagýgica organizaciýn interna: ýndices, tabla de materias y orden del material. Usa fraseologýa simple y fýcil de entender. Las explicaciones de cada procedimiento y las interpretaciones de todos los posibles resultados son excelentes. Siendo emergenciýlogo, este libro me ha sido de una gran ayuda en la prýctica de Medicina de Emergencia. Usa un inglýs sencillo y muy medico-cientýfico, de muy fýcil interpretaciýn. Calidad de papel, encuadernaciýn e ilustraciones son maravillosas. Este volýmen no debe de faltar en la oficina de ningýn colega, aunque sea de habla hispana.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2006-07-07 22:23:10 EST)
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| 01-22-03 | 5 | 18\20 |
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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. (Review Data Last Updated: 2006-07-07 22:23:10 EST)
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| 04-14-02 | 5 | 25\27 |
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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?
(Review Data Last Updated: 2006-07-07 22:23:10 EST)
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| 06-14-01 | 5 | 15\16 |
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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.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2006-06-24 12:59:49 EST)
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| 06-14-01 | 5 | 12\13 |
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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. Plus, much much more...
(Review Data Last Updated: 2006-07-07 22:23:10 EST)
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