Nurse's Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests

Cover Page......Page 1
Title Page......Page 2
Copyright © 2003 by F. A. Davis Company......Page 3
Preface......Page 6
Acknowledgments......Page 8
Consultants......Page 10
Contents......Page 12
SECTION I • Laboratory Tests......Page 15
1 Hematology and Tests of Hematopoietic Function......Page 17
2 Hemostasis and Tests of Hemostatic Functions......Page 53
3 Immunology and Immunologic Testing......Page 74
4 Immunohematology and Blood Banking......Page 110
5 Blood Chemistry......Page 117
6 Studies of Urine......Page 235
7 Sputum Analysis......Page 282
8 Cerebrospinal Fluid Analysis......Page 288
9 Analysis of Effusions......Page 297
10 Amniotic Fluid Analysis......Page 311
11 Semen Analysis......Page 319
12 Analysis of Gastric and Duodenal Secretions......Page 325
13 Fecal Analysis......Page 335
14 Analysis of Cells and Tissues......Page 346
15 Culture and Sensitivity Tests......Page 366
SECTION II • Diagnostic Tests and Procedures......Page 375
16 Endoscopic Studies......Page 377
17 Radiologic Studies......Page 411
18 Radiologic Angiography Studies......Page 452
19 Ultrasound Studies......Page 472
20 Nuclear Scan and Laboratory Studies......Page 496
21 Non-Nuclear Scan Studies......Page 542
22 Manometric Studies......Page 559
23 Electrophysiologic Studies......Page 572
24 Studies of Specific Organs or Systems......Page 591
25 Skin Tests......Page 629
I Obtaining Various Types of Blood Specimens......Page 639
II Obtaining Various Types of Urine Specimens......Page 645
III Guidelines for Isolation Precautions in Hospitals......Page 648
IV Units of Measurement (Including SI Units)......Page 650
V Profile or Panel Groupings and Laboratory Tests......Page 658
VI Nursing Care Plan for Individuals Experiencing Laboratory and Diagnostic Testing......Page 663
INDEX......Page 665