A Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests7th edition

A Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests 7th edition (July 2003): By Frances T Fischbach
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Publishers




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, A Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests

CONTENTS
Editors


Contributors


Dedication


Preface


Acknowledgments




Diagnostic Testing


Blood Studies; Hematology and Coagulation


Urine Studies


Stool Studies


Cerebrospinal Fluid Studies


Chemistry Studies


Microbiologic Studies


Immunodiagnostic Studies


Nuclear Medicine Studies


X-Ray Studies


Cytologic, Histologic, and Genetic Studies


Endoscopic Studies


Ultrasound Studies


Pulmonary Function, Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs), and Electrolyte Studies


Prenatal Diagnosis and Tests of Fetal Well-Being


Special Systems, Organ Functions, and Postmortem Studies



Appendix A Standard/Universal Precautions



Appendix B Latex and Rubber Allergy Precautions



Appendix C Sedation and Analgesia Precautions



Appendix D Conversions From Conventional to Systéme International (SI) Units

, Contributors

Corrinne Strandell, RN, BSN, MSN, PhD
Nursing Research, Home Care and Rehabilitation Specialist, West Allis, WI

Bernice Gestout DeBoer, RN, BSN, CPAN
Parish Nurse, Covenant Health Care, Milwaukee, WI

Mary Pat Haas Schmidt, BS, MT
Manager, Laboratory Services, Pre-insurance testing; Instructor, Medical technology, Waukesha, W

Jean Schultz, ES, RT, RD, MS
Director of Ultrasound and Radiology Education, St. Luke's Medical Center, Milwaukee, WI

Patricia Pomohac, MT (ASCP)
Supervisor, Diagnostic Immunology, Department of Pathology, United Regional Medical Services, I

Teresa Friedel Abrams, RN, BSN, MSN
Geriatric Nurse Specialist, Menomonee Falls Health Care Center, Menomonee Falls, WI

Carol Colasacco, CT (ASCP), CMIAC
Cytotechnologist, Department of Pathology, Fletcher Allen Health Care, Burlington, VT

Emma Felder, RN, BSN, MSN, PhD
Professor Emeritus, Nursing, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI

Ann Shafranski Fischbach, RN, BSN
Occupational Health; Case Manager, Johnson Controls, Milwaukee, WI

Bonnie Grahn, RN, CIC
Infection Control Coordinator, Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital, Milwaukee, WI

Roger Groth
Ophthalmic Technologist, Eye Institute, Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital, Milwaukee, WI

Gary Hoffman
Manager, Laboratory for Newborn Screening, State of Wisconsin, Madison, WI

Karen Kehl, PhD
Assistant Professor-Pathology, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI

Susan Kirkpatrick, MS
Genetic Counselor, Waisman Center, Madison, WI

Stanley F. Lo, PhD
Assistant Professor-Pathology, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI

Lynn Mehlberg, ES, CNMT
Director, Quality Assurance-Imaging Department, St. Luke's Medical Center, Milwaukee, WI

, Family Nurse Practitioner, EM Care S.C., Milwaukee, WI

Tracey Ryan, RD
Chief Clinical Dietitian, Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital, Milwaukee, WI

Julie Saavedra, RN, BA, BSN, CGRN
Nursing Manager, Department of Endoscopy, Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center, Chicag

John Shalkham
Program Director for School of Cytotechnology, State Laboratory of Hygiene, Clinical Assistant Prof
Pathology, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI

Eleanor C. Simms, RNC, BSN
Specialist, Nursing Student Enrichment Program, Coppin State College, Helene Fuld School of Nur

Nancy A. Staszak, RN, BSN, CCRN
Education Coordinator-QA & Staff Development, Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital, Milwaukee,

Frank G. Steffel, BS, CNMT
Program Director-Nuclear Medicine Technology, Department of Radiology, Froedtert Memorial Luth
Milwaukee, WI

Rosalie Wilson Steiner, RN, BSN, MSN, PhD
Community Health Specialist, Milwaukee, WI

Thudung Tieu
QA/Safety Coordinator, United Dynacare Laboratories, Milwaukee, WI

Jean M. Trione, RPh
Clinical Specialist, Wausau Hospital, Wausau, WI

Beverly Wheeler, RN, BSN, MSN, CS
Cardiology; Cardiothoracic Nurse Specialistm, National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, MD

Michael Zacharisen, MD
Assistant Professor-Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI