Customer Reviews

Mosby's Manual of Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests

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As a 2nd year PBL (problems based learning) med student I have found this book to be excellent. It provides in depth information on many standard tests. It does a good job of integrating physiology and even explains false highs and lows.

Be it biochemistry, microbiology, chemical pathology, parasitology or radiography, this book assembled all the clinical techniques that an investigating scientist would need. It is comprehensive and versatile. Detailed information were provided sequentially.
Each section of the book describes all the relevant clinical procedures, using straightforward illustrations. Everything about it is practical.
It is a versatile manual which every clinician and lab scientist, (including trainees), would value very much.
And, it carries a reasonable price-tag.

everything a nurse needs to know about diagnostic and laboratory tests. an essential and user friendly reference and companion in clinical practice or study. what more can i say?

I purchased this book after looking at a friend's copy. Its great for figuring out what test results actually mean (especially for CBCs and BMPs). It breaks down every test, what its used for, when to order it - and what it means when high or low. Great reference for anyone in the medical field.
ps -I saw 3 copies of this book in the ICU the other day...

Excellent referance for interpreting medical test results for someone with or without a medical background. Provides a brief explanation of each test and lists likely cause('s) of abnormal results. Also lists related tests that may in combination provide a more detailed picture.

I own a similar reference to this one done by the same authors and is very good but not as good as this one. I have this one available to me in two work places and I'm tempted to buy this for myself. If you need a reference such as this, get this one.

I'm a new nurse and as such have much to learn in my field of practice. This book will help me to grow in my understanding of the labs and tests that my patients need to diagnose and care for their health needs. I'm excited to begin using it.

Most any type of test or procedure are listed in this book but there were a few tests that I couldn't find. I am not sure if I didn't look in the right area but alphabetical is alphabetical. Overall, very good info on what the test is for and what can influence it, etc. Recommended.

I had this book recommended to me as a transcription terminology aid. It is very limited in that function. It is obviously a very good book for those who will be performing tests, but not as much so for those of us transcribing the results. It is useful for providing context to help you infer what type of test or range of results you may be listening for, but you will need a book specifically for terminology once you have narrowed it down.

Excelente, lógica y pedagógica organización interna: índices, tabla de materias y orden del material. Usa fraseología simple y fácil de entender. Las explicaciones de cada procedimiento y las interpretaciones de todos los posibles resultados son excelentes. Siendo emergenciólogo, este libro me ha sido de una gran ayuda en la práctica de Medicina de Emergencia. Usa un inglés sencillo y muy medico-científico, de muy fácil interpretación. Calidad de papel, encuadernación e ilustraciones son maravillosas. Este volúmen no debe de faltar en la oficina de ningún colega, aunque sea de habla hispana.