Nursing Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests DeMYSTiFied

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Contents --
Introduction --
Chapter 1 Hematology Tests --
How to Collect Blood Specimen from a Vein --
How to Collect Blood Specimen from a Heel Stick --
How to Collect Blood Specimen from a Finger Stick --
Blood Type Test --
Partial Thromboplastin Time --
Total Serum Protein --
Blood Alcohol --
Lead --
Serum Osmolality --
Uric Acid in Blood --
C-Reactive Protein --
Complete Blood Count --
Chemistry Screen --
Vitamin B[sub(12)] --
Cold Agglutinins --
Toxicology Tests (Tox Screen) --
Folic Acid --
Gastrin --
Ferritin --
Lactic Acid --
Prothrombin Time --
Reticulocyte Count --
Schilling Test --
Sedimentation Rate --
Iron --
Serum Protein Electrophoresis --
Summary --
Chapter 2 Electrolytes --
Calcium --
Magnesium --
Phosphate --
Potassium --
Sodium --
Chloride --
Summary --
Chapter 3 Arterial Blood Gases Test --
Arterial Blood Gases --
Total Carbon Dioxide --
Carbon Monoxide --
Summary --
Chapter 4 Liver Tests --
Hepatitis A Virus Test --
Hepatitis B Virus Tests --
Alanine Aminotransferase --
Alkaline Phosphatase --
Ammonia --
Aspartate Aminotransferase --
Bilirubin --
Summary --
Chapter 5 Cardiac Enzymes and Markers Tests --
Brain Natriuretic Peptide Test --
Cardiac Enzyme Studies --
Homocysteine --
Renin Assay --
Summary --
Chapter 6 Serologic Tests --
Immunoglobulins --
Antinuclear Antibodies --
Human Immunodeficiency Virus Tests --
CD4+ Count --
Viral Load Measurement --
Rheumatoid Factor --
Summary --
Chapter 7 Endocrine Tests --
Adrenocorticotropic Hormone and Cortisol --
Overnight Dexamethasone Suppression Test --
Aldosterone in Blood --
Cortisol in Blood --
Estrogens --
Growth Hormone --
Luteinizing Hormone --
Parathyroid Hormone --
Thyroid Hormone Tests --
Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone --
Testosterone --
Summary --
Chapter 8 Glucose Tests --
C-peptide --
D-xylose Absorption Test --
Blood Glucose --
Glycohemoglobin --
Summary --
Chapter 9 Tumor Markers --
Cancer Antigen 125 (CA-125) --
Carcinoembryonic Antigen --
Prostate-Specific Antigen --
Summary --
Chapter 10 Pregnancy and Genetic Tests --
Antisperm Antibody Test --
-Fetoprotein --
Follicle-Stimulating Hormone --
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin --
Inhibin A Test --
Prolactin --
Phenylketonuria Test --
Tay-Sachs Test --
Sickle Cell Test --
Hemochromatosis Gene Test --
Summary --
Chapter 11 Tests for Infection --
Antibody Tests --
Blood Culture --
Mononucleosis Tests --
Helicobacter pylori Tests --
Herpes Simplex Virus Tests --
Lyme Disease Test --
Rubella Test --
Syphilis Tests --
Summary --
Chapter 12 Renal Function Tests --
Blood Urea Nitrogen --
Creatinine and Creatinine Clearance --
Summary --
Chapter 13 Pancreatic and Lipid Metabolism Tests --
Amylase --
Lipase --
Cholesterol and Triglycerides Tests --
Summary --
Chapter 14 Diagnostic Radiology Tests --
How an X-ray Is Taken --
Abdominal X-ray --
Extremity X-ray --
Spinal X-ray --
Mammogram --
Chest X-ray --
Dental X-ray --
Facial X-ray --
Skull X-ray --
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