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Mosby's Manual of Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests (Mosby's Manual of Diagnostic & Laboratory Tests)

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This book really explains what lab values mean, exactly what causes elevations and depressions, gives a differential diagnosis for each, and lists pathologic, physiologic, and pharmacologic factors that might influence each lab value. It even includes how to perform the tests (eg what kind of blood tube), what to tell the patient before the test, other tests that are associated, and what other tests one might need to order. My only complaint is that it isn't completely exhaustive as far as the tests included. It's definitely geared towards learners, and not really a complete reference for experienced providers. If you are a medical, nursing, PA, or other such student, this book will be tremendously valuable with interpreting lab values.

I'm a nursing student and used this book for my first clinical rotation. It is an excellent resource as it is easy to use and not only defines the tests themselves but also gives clear concise reasons for high or low values. It was a great investment for me as a student.

A very useful way to double-check what tests will actually tell you about a patient. It will even go so far as to suggest common conditions that will cause certain lab abnormalities. Though the organization is a bit odd at first, by the second test you look up it's intuitive and quick. I'm quite a fan.

I bought this book because I am an MT, and sometimes it can be hard to understand what the docs are saying. When they mention certain diseases and we can't understand the lab work they are ordering, this book becomes very helpful! It's a book I definitely don't want to be without.

This is a great easy reference to diagnostic values & interpretations. The only flaw is that it is sometimes not completely comprehensive. I bought it for med school, and although I find it really helpful, one of my professors isn't quite fond of it. And, keep in mind, reference ranges are different for nearly all hospitals, so the ones in the book may not be the ones you should use.

I like the layout of this book. It breaks down the purpose of each lab and the reasons it would be high or low. Very useful in determining why your labs are the way they are. Highly recommend.

I bought this as a gift for my son-in-law who is graduating from medical school in May. He requested this book. When it arrived, I started looking through it and found it very interesting and easy to understand even though I have no medical background. If you're looking for something that explains medical tests, this is very clear and informative and since doctors themselves use it, I would assume it is accurate.

This book is absolutely priceless for medical students on a PBL curriculum. As you know, often times lab tests and values are thrown at you with no prior background. This book tells you the purpose of each lab, when you may want to use it, normal values, and a full DDx if values are high or low. A great tool that is comprehensive but not overwhelming. More emphasis and pages are appropriately devoted to the more common laboratory tests, providing the necessary information.

this book is very informative if you are sure what the test are and what they are for

This book is a good tool to use when learning the lab tests and their values--very helpful to look over the night before a clinical and when filling out paperwork.