Special Tests E-Book , 15th Edition

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Special tests provides you with an essential understanding of the most commonly performed diagnostic tests. Hundreds of tests are included, giving the most up-to date description of how they are used in the investigation of disease. This book describes the nature and purpose of each test, the preparation and procedure involved and the significance of the results. The physical and psychological preparation of the patient is given special attention. The tests are grouped in chapters based on the activities of living. The quick reference will enable you to provide improved patient education and support to patients under your care.

Key Features

Easy reference to a wide range of the most commonly performed diagnostic tests

Provides a clear guide to the range, nature and significance of the tests

Unique range of tests covered and uniquely organized by activities of living

Up to date description of how the tests are used in the investigation of disease

User friendly format

New to this Edition

Thoroughly updated with new sections on the following:

'Point of care' and 'near patient' testing

Management of 'high risk' specimens

Radioisotope scanning of various organs

Gallium scanning

Positron emission tomography (PET)

Ambulatory cardiac monitoring

Pulse oximetry

Chemical markers for myocardial ischaemia

Coagulation factor assays

Testing for autoantibodies

Tumour markers

Serum zinc estimation

Salivary gland radiology

Oesophageal scanning

Detection of gastrointestinal bleeding

Identification of pancreatic tumours

Preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD)

Screening by prostatic specific antigen (PSA)

Placental and fetal monitoring

Cordocentesis

Liquid-based cytology for cervical cytology

Drug monitoring

Latest diagnostic tests

New user-friendly page design

New flexicover will make it more user-friendly in clinical situations

Readership

Nurses, Junior doctors, health care professionals

Table of Contents

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Author Information

By David M. D. Evans, Formerly Consultant Pathologist to the South Glamorgan Health Authority based at Llandough Hospital, Hon Clinical Teacher, University of Wales College of Medicine, Cardiff, Wales