Summary: "What tests do I order, and what do the results mean?"
Interpretation of Diagnostic Tests, Eighth Edition provides the
answers--quickly and clearly--for a vast range of adult and
pediatric conditions. Arranged by organ system, the book
summarizes the available tests for most diseases, explains what
the results mean, and discusses differential diagnoses. This
thoroughly updated edition includes additional tests based on
molecular biology, new data ...show moreon the use of genetic
tests, and many new diagnostic laboratory tests in chemistry.
Imaging tests are included where they play a key role in
diagnosis. The section on chemical and microbiological terrorism
has been expanded. Readers can search for information in the way
that best suits their needs--by index, table of contents, test
results, or specific disease. Also included are extensive tables
of normal and panic values, tables comparing test results in
similar diseases, and an appendix of conversion factors between
conventional and SI units. .