SECTION I

THE ROLE OF TESTING

1

Chapter 1

Understanding and Using Delmar’s Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests, Second Edition

3

Chapter 2

The Ever-Expanding Role of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests

13

Chapter 3

Standard Precautions

17

Chapter 4

Case Study Presentations

27

SECTION II

TYPOLOGY OVERVIEWS AND TESTS

35

Chapter 5

Blood Studies

37

Chapter 6

Culture, Tissue, and Microscopic Studies

469

Chapter 7

Electrodiagnostic Studies

551

Chapter 8

Endoscopic Studies

583

Chapter 9

Fluid Analysis & Sputum Studies

611

Chapter 10

Physical Examination, Manometric, Sensation, and Breath Studies

655

Chapter 11

Nuclear Medicine Studies

705

Chapter 12

Stool Studies

759

Chapter 13

Ultrasound Studies

779

Chapter 14

Urine Studies

809

Chapter 15

Radiologic Studies

881

List of References

965

APPENDICES

Appendix A

Abbreviation List

971

Appendix B

Venipuncture and Skin Puncture Procedures

976

Appendix C

Cancer Tumor Markers and Laboratory Tests Used in the Diagnosis and Monitoring of Malignant Tumors

982

Appendix D

Consent Form Sample

984

Appendix E

Therapeutic Blood Levels of Selected Drugs

985

Appendix F

Blood Sample for Central Line

988

Appendix G

Reference Laboratory Values

989

Appendix H

Routine Serum Electrolytes

991

Appendix I

Selected International Perspectives on

Diagnostic Testing

993

Indices

List of Tests by Body System and Function

1002

List of Tests by Type

1009

General Index

1017