NURSE'S MANUAL OF LABORATORY AND DIAGNOSTIC TEST 4TH EDITION 2003

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Cavanaugh, Bonita Morrow, 1952–
Nurse’s manual of laboratory and diagnostic tests. – 4th ed. /
Bonita Morrow Cavanaugh.
p. cm.
Rev. ed. of: Nurse’s manual of laboratory and diagnostic tests /
Juanita Watson. 3rd. ed. c1995.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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1. Diagnosis, Laboratory —Handbooks, manuals, etc. 2. Nursing-Handbook, manuals, etc. I. Watson, Juanita,
1946–      Nurse’s manual of laboratory and diagnostic tests. II. Title.
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Contents
CHAPTER 1
SECTION I • Laboratory Tests, 1
Hematology and Tests of Hematopoietic Function ......................................................................3
CHAPTER 2
Hemostasis and Tests of Hemostatic Functions ........................................................................39
CHAPTER 3
Immunology and Immunologic Testing ........................................................................................60
CHAPTER 4
Immunohematology and Blood Banking......................................................................................96
CHAPTER 5
Blood Chemistry..............................................................................................................................103
CHAPTER 6
Studies of Urine ..............................................................................................................................221
CHAPTER 7
Sputum Analysis ............................................................................................................................268
CHAPTER 8
Cerebrospinal Fluid Analysis ......................................................................................................274
CHAPTER 9
Analysis of Effusions ....................................................................................................................283
CHAPTER 10
Amniotic Fluid Analysis ................................................................................................................297
CHAPTER 11
Semen Analysis ..............................................................................................................................305
CHAPTER 12
Analysis of Gastric and Duodenal Secretions..........................................................................311
CHAPTER 13
Fecal Analysis ................................................................................................................................321
CHAPTER 14
Analysis of Cells and Tissues ......................................................................................................332
CHAPTER 15
Culture and Sensitivity Tests........................................................................................................352
CHAPTER 16
SECTION II • Diagnostic Tests and Procedures, 361
Endoscopic Studies........................................................................................................................363
CHAPTER 17
Radiologic Studies ........................................................................................................................397
CHAPTER 18
Radiologic Angiography Studies ................................................................................................438
CHAPTER 19
Ultrasound Studies ........................................................................................................................458
CHAPTER 20
Nuclear Scan and Laboratory Studies ......................................................................................482
CHAPTER 21
Non-Nuclear Scan Studies ..........................................................................................................528
CHAPTER 22
Manometric Studies ......................................................................................................................545
CHAPTER 23
Electrophysiologic Studies ..........................................................................................................558
CHAPTER 24
Studies of Specific Organs or Systems......................................................................................577
CHAPTER 25
Skin Tests ........................................................................................................................................615
APPENDICES
APPENDIX I
Obtaining Various Types of Blood Specimens..........................................................................625
APPENDIX II
Obtaining Various Types of Urine Specimens ..........................................................................631
APPENDIX III
Guidelines for Isolation Precautions in Hospitals ..................................................................634
APPENDIX IV
Units of Measurement (Including SI Units) ..............................................................................636
APPENDIX V
Profile or Panel Groupings and Laboratory Tests ....................................................................644
APPENDIX VI
Nursing Care Plan for Individuals Experiencing
Laboratory and Diagnostic Testing ............................................................................................649
INDEX ..............................................................................................................................................651