Jacobs & DeMott Laboratory Test Handbook with Key Word Index [Hardcover]

David S. Jacobs (Author), Wayne R. De Mott (Author), Dwight K. Oxley (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1930598424 | ISBN-13: 978-1930598423 | Publication Date: June 2001 | Edition: 5

"The Laboratory Test Handbook" bridges the gap between the practice of medicine and the clinical laboratory. This encyclopedic resource addresses questions laboratory workers have on the background and role of the procedures they perform. It also addresses the needs of other practicing healthcare providers who require a source of information about the laboratory and its results. This truly is a reference for all medical professionals who need rapid access to information about laboratory medicine.Lexi-Comp's "Laboratory Test Handbook" was originally developed through the efforts of a handful of community-based pathologists. Today's 5th edition represents contributions from over 50 medical professionals, reflecting state-of-the-art testing procedures available in contemporary medical practice. The organizational style of previous editions has been retained, presenting information about multiple aspects of each test, such as: when to order the test; what specimen to collect; patient preparation; how the test is commonly used; how to interpret the results; and, how useful the test is in practice. Features of this edition include: 960 tests; up to 25 fields of information per test; extensive cross-referencing of diseases and tests; acronyms and abbreviations glossary; key word index; alphabetical index; and, over 12,000 references to the medical literature.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1031 pages
• Publisher: Lexi-Comp, Inc.; 5 edition (June 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1930598424
• ISBN-13: 978-1930598423
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.8 x 2.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #856,889 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Reference Tool, June 4, 2000

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L. Coleman (California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Laboratory Test Handbook (Hardcover)

I was very fortunate to have access to this book as a Medical Technology student and afterwards while working in a laboratory. This book is very well cross-referenced with every conceivable alternate test name listed. A summary of the disease states that each test could help to diagnose is also listed, making this a great learning tool. Overall, I will consider this to be the most valuable laboratory reference book in my possession.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great desk reference!, March 10, 2002

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"jonjacobs4" (Prattville, AL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Jacobs & DeMott Laboratory Test Handbook with Key Word Index (Hardcover)

This is an outstanding reference book. A "must" for physicians, laboratory technicians, and other health professionals interested in the clinical pathology. This is laid out in a very easy to use format, with cross indexing, and with current references. The best book of its kind on the market.

5.0 out of 5 stars oh yeah!, November 23, 2008

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Yusuf Saleeby "docsaleeby" (Bennettsville, SC USA) - See all my reviews
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Very nice edition to my shelf in my office of reference medical books.

JP Saleeby, MD

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