This reference explains the interpretation of diagnostic tests. It is presented in a bullet format; emphasizes serial time changes in laboratory findings in various stages of disease; excludes rare or outmoded tests and discussion of physiologic mechanisms, metabolic pathways, clinical features, and nonlaboratory aspects of disease; and discusses the most important diseases physicians encounter. It covers factors affecting laboratory tests; the definition, use, interpretation, and limitations of specific tests; and tests for diseases and disorders of specific body systems. The book does not cover references to pathophysiology, therapy, or treatment. Revised and reorganized, this edition includes a new pull-out card to help readers remember to check key factors that affect lab tests; new information in the genetic, molecular diagnostics, and neurology testing chapters; and an expanded index. It moves the individual test section to the font of the book and includes a tabular form of the most frequently ordered tests. Online access to an ebook is provided. Annotation ©2020 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)
An excellent resource for appropriate test ordering and interpretation,
Wallach&;s Interpretation of Diagnostic Tests, 11th Edition, helps you save time, avoid errors, and arrive at an accurate diagnosis. Organized into two easy-to-reference sections, this fully revised manual provides comprehensive, practical information on common and uncommon disease states and their diagnosis by laboratory test. The eleventh edition has been revised and reorganized based on reader feedback, helping primary care physicians, subspecialists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and medical and nursing students keep pace with a rapidly changing health care environment.
- An easy-to-use organization presents routine and lesser known lab tests first (alphabetically, with detailed descriptions), with disease states following.
- Newly concise and streamlined content is highlighted by abundant tables, algorithms, and bulleted lists and checklists.
- A new pull-out card, &;Ask Before You Test,&; helps you remember to check key factors that affect lab tests.
- Content updates include new information in the genetic, molecular diagnostics, and neurology testing chapters.
- Frequently ordered tests are included in tabular form, as well as in a tear-out version for convenient clinical use.
- An expanded index helps you efficiently locate needed information.
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An excellent resource for appropriate test ordering and interpretation,
Wallach&;s Interpretation of Diagnostic Tests, 11th Edition, helps you save time, avoid errors, and arrive at an accurate diagnosis. Organized into two easy-to-reference sections, this fully revised manual provides comprehensive, practical information on common and uncommon disease states and their diagnosis by laboratory test. The eleventh edition has been revised and reorganized based on reader feedback, helping primary care physicians, subspecialists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and medical and nursing students keep pace with a rapidly changing health care environment.
