Using a consistent, easytouse format, this full color, portable quick reference provides an alphabetical listing of common laboratory and diagnostic tests, along with nursing interventions. Laboratory support of diagnosis and management this clinical focus provides information about laboratory tests related to the diagnosis and management of genital herpes her2 erbb2. Traditional chinese medicine tcm practitioners need to have an understanding of western medical testing to recogni. An lpn should understand the rationale for conducting specific diagnostic and laboratory tests when delivering care, as well as the implications of the results of those tests. No part of this material may be reprinted, reproduced, transmitted, stored in a retrieval system, or otherwise utilized, in any form or by any means electronic or. Glossary of common laboratory terms page 1 of 8 file. Lab test are integral to patient care and depend on cooperation and support of ward staff for accurate and timely interpretation of the results.
Human blood contains thousands of different chemicals and molecules. Common lab tests provided at middlesex health middlesex. A unique chapter includes information on testing at home and testing at the point of care. Includes common lab tests, therapeutic drug monitoring, microbiology, diagnostic imaging, etc. Rosenberg e rosenberg, eric interpretation of common laboratory tests. Mosbys manual of diagnostic and laboratory tests paperback november 10, 2017 by kathleen deska pagana phd rn author, timothy j. Uw medicine, virology laboratory performs a full range of diagnostic services including. Normal values of common laboratory tests daviss drug guide. Diagnostic tests are often the least expensive component of the health care pathway, yet they influence more than 70 percent of health care decisions. Common laboratory tests used by tcm practitioners book. Cobalt, blood this test is used to detect high cobalt exposure and cobalt toxicity genital herpes. A blood test is a laboratory analysis performed on a blood sample that is usually extracted from a vein in the arm using a hypodermic needle, or via fingerprick. And increase in hgb concentration means the patient is polycythemic. Lab tests online has been designed to help you, as a patient or family caregiver, to better understand the many clinical lab tests that are part of routine care as well as diagnosis and treatment of a broad range of conditions and diseases.
Ask your doctor or the laboratory if you need to do anything special for this test. Quick reference to common laboratory and diagnostic tests. New or rewritten information on 15 laboratory and diagnostic tests prepares student and practicing nurses to use and interpret the latest in the field, fully understand the nursing implications, and properly educate their patients. The test will show if your anticoagulant medicine is working as it should. Nearly every laboratory and diagnostic test that students will encounterwell over 420can be found in this book new. Screening tests for children ages 2 to 12 screening tests for teens ages 18 screening tests for young adults ages 1929 screening tests for adults ages 3049 screening tests for adults 50 and up. Some tests are done on the blood cells and others just on the plasma. The course lists common diagnostic and lab tests and values in an. Multiple tests for specific blood components, such as a glucose test or a cholesterol test, are often grouped together into one test panel called a blood panel or blood work. Other tests are commonly used for a wide range of disorders. Diagnostic tests provide objective information about a persons health. New york, springer 1963 ocolc598272818 online version. Laboratory services at cleveland clinic martin health complete blood count this test, also known as a cbc, is the most common blood test performed.
In part i, youll find an alphabetical list of hundreds of diseases, conditions, and symptoms, including the tests and procedures most commonly used to confirm or rule out a. In general, the use of laboratory tests is increasing, although some tests were used less. Based on the respected and widely used reference book, a manual of laboratory and diagnostic tests, seventh edition, this streamlined and portable reference provides an alphabetical listing of. Reference values vary based on several factors, including the demographics of the healthy population from which specimens were obtained and the specific methods andor. Here is a list of the most common tests ordered and their purpose. Common laboratory tests used by tcm practitioners should be in every practitioners office, every school library and part of acupuncture programs. Viral culture and antigen detection for most human pathogenic viruses, as well as detection of clostridium difficile toxin. Anemia can be due to ironb12folate deficiency, blood disorders or other underlying pathology.
It is usually drawn from a vein in the arm directly into an evacuated tube. Reference values differ among laboratories, so readers should refer to the published reference ranges used in each institution. Common laboratory lab values for lab tests, interpretation of lab results, urine discoloration, urinalysis, arterial blood gas abg analysis. Common laboratory tests a patients guide family doctor. Laboratory tests interpretation by nurses reasearch publication continuing education 2001 all rights reserved. All tests are done using a blood sample, except where noted. Antiviral sensitivity testing for cmv and hsv hiv genotypic resistance testing. This book should be of help to nursing in understanding some of the more common tests which are conducted. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Lab values and their meanings forward the laboratory services are very pleased to see this report. The book offers a unique focus on the nurses role at every stage in the process, including pretest, intratest, and posttest periods. A bmp is a common blood chemistry test that measures your sugar level, electrolyte balance, and kidney function. Common laboratory tests a decrease in hgb concentration means the patient is anemic.
The tests use a range because what is normal differs from person to person. It is the reference all practitioners should have close by. Common medical tests merck manuals consumer version. The largest increase was noted for coagulation tests, which rose from 1. Laboratory tests check a sample of your blood, urine, or body tissues. Kee, laboratory and diagnostic tests, 10th edition pearson. This test may be done when you are admitted to the hospital. This valuable text also focuses on specimen collection, normal values, and the implications of abnormal findings. Blood tests are often used in health care to determine. Laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures 9781455706945. If blood in a test tube is allowed to stand it separates out into blood cells and the support fluid called plasma. For example, endoscopy of the stomach enables the examiner to view the inside of the stomach as well as obtain tissue samples for examination in a laboratory. Blood is the most common biologic fluid collected for clinical laboratory testing. Normal laboratory values merck manuals professional edition.
As part of a regular checkup, to get a diagnosis, or perhaps to provide a benchmark, your doctor may request one or more laboratory tests. When to refer patients for lab tests and how to read and interpret the results daviss comprehensive handbook of. Common analytes clinical chemistry is the branch of laboratory medicine that focuses primarily on molecules. A phlebotomist is usually responsible for collecting blood specimen and, once in continue reading. Polycythemia can result from a large number of causes, including. Many tests are specialized for a particular disorder or group of related disorders which are usually described with the appropriate disorders in this book. The tests in a clinical chemistry laboratory measure concentrations of biologically important ions salts and minerals, small organic molecules and large macromolecules primarily proteins. This approach is enhanced for learners with clear and pertinent background information which services the. Most common blood tests in phlebotomy blood tests are done for a number of reasonshelp diagnose a health problem, assess the condition of certain organs, screen a patient for genetic conditions, run parental test and many others. A common blood test that helps determine an individuals general health status. Your doctor has sent you for a test called a urinalysis ua.
A technician or your doctor analyzes the test samples to see if your results fall within the normal range. Providing naturopathic and functional medicine practitioner access to innovative testing, enhanced patient care and efficient practice management. The reference values provided in these tables should be used as guidelines only. A full color standard format for each test makes finding specific information quick and easy. This test is used to determine general health status.
Providing hospital and medical laboratory access to highquality and costeffective tests. An alphabetical listing of common laboratory and diagnostic tests gives you fingertip access to key information. Her2neu testing this clinical focus describes approaches to testing for amplification or. Organized by various structures or substances being tested, this concise resource provides an overview of anatomy and physiology, as well as detailed discussions of testing techniques. Read common laboratory tests used by tcm practitioners when to refer patients for lab tests and how to read and interpret the results by partha banerjee available from rakuten kobo. Interpretation of common laboratory tests the hospital. It measures the types and numbers of cells in the blood, including red and white blood cells and platelets. Assessed by means of percent recovery of spikes and standards. Reference values intervals for blood, urine, csf, stool, and other fluids eg, gastric acid and commonly used panels are included. There are different types of medical tests but the lines that separate them often become blurred. The following table is an alphabetical listing of some common laboratory tests and their reference ranges for adults as measured in plasma or serum unless otherwise indicated. Laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures, 6th edition covers more tests than any other reference of its kind, with over 900 lab tests and diagnostic procedures in all. Iron panel serum iron ferritin tibc % of iron saturation 11.