Wallach's Interpretation of Diagnostic Tests: Pathways to Arriving at a Clinical Diagnosis (Interpretation of Diagnostric Tests)

Ordering the right test at the right time can be a complex process. The revised and updated Wallachs Interpretation of Diagnostic Tests , 10th edition is here to end the confusion. This practical, everyday guide expertly answers the questions physicians most often ask regarding individual disease states, lab tests, and infectious disease assessments. Recommendations are given on when to order tests and how to interpret results, based on evidence-based laboratory medicine. Explore the sample chapter now, and see how this guide will help you save time, avoid errors, and diagnose properly. Features: NEW chapters on genitourinary disorders and transfusion medicine NEW information on pulmonary, cardiac, and neurologic disease states, HLA, obstetric and gynecologic disorders, and molecular diagnostics NEW authors, including specialists in Cardiovascular Medicine, Transfusion Medicine and Pathology A completely revamped cardiovascular chapter with NEW symptoms (Dyspnea, Syncope, Sudden Cardiac Arrest), written by a Cardiovascular Medicine Specialist Includes current molecular diagnostic testing, cytogenetics, common pitfalls, test limitations, and identification of appropriate tests for specific clinical presentations Test sensitivity, specificity, and positive and negative infectious disease probabilities included where appropriate Detailed descriptions of routine and lesser-known tests listed alphabetically, with guidance on when to order and how to interpret results Improved and enhanced index Now with the print edition, enjoy the bundled interactive eBook edition, offering tablet, smartphone, or online access to: Complete content with enhanced navigation A powerful search tool that pulls results from content in the book, your notes, and even the web Cross-linked pages, references, and more for easy navigation Highlighting tool for easier reference of key content throughout the text Ability to take and share notes with friends and colleagues Quick reference tabbing to save your favorite content for future use ** Ordering The Right Test At The Right Time Can Be A Complex Process. The Revised And Updated Wallach's Interpretation Of Diagnostic Tests, 10th Edition Is Here To End The Confusion. This Practical, Everyday Guide Expertly Answers The Questions Physicians Most Often Ask Regarding Individual Disease States, Lab Tests, And Infectious Disease Assessments. Recommendations Are Given On When To Order Tests And How To Interpret Results, Based On Evidence-based Laboratory Medicine. Explore The Sample Chapter Now, And See How This Guide Will Help You Save Time, Avoid Errors, And Diagnose Properly. Chapter 1. Falts: Factors Affecting Laboratory Tests -- Section 1. Disease States -- Chapter 2. Autoimmune Diseases -- Chapter 3. Cardiovascular Disorders -- Chapter 4. Central Nervous System Disorders -- Chapter 5. Digestive Diseases -- Chapter 6. Endocrine Diseases -- Chapter 7. Genitourinary System Disorders -- Chapter 8. Gynecologic And Obstetric Disorders -- Chapter 9. Hematologic Disorders -- Chapter 10. Hereditary And Genetic Diseases -- Chapter 11. Infectious Diseases -- Chapter 12. Renal Disorders -- Chapter 13. Respiratory, Metabolic, And Acid-base Disorders -- Chapter 14. Toxicology And Therapeutic Drug Monitoring -- Chapter 15. Transfusion Medicine -- Section 2. Lab Tests -- Chapter 16. Laboratory Tests -- Chapter 17. Infectious Disease Assays. Bibliographic Level Mode Of Issuance: Monograph Includes Bibliographical References And Index. English "Wallach's Interpretation of Diagnostic Tests, 10th Edition serves as a practical guide to the use of laboratory tests which aids physicians in using tests more effectively and efficiently by offering test outcomes, possible meanings, differential diagnosis, and summaries of tests available. The book is organized into 2 sections. The first section is devoted to disease states. Where appropriate, a patient's chief complaint and/or physical findings are initially presented with subsequent discussions focused on discrete disease states as they relate to a patient's chief complaint. The second section is devoted to an alphabetical listing of laboratory tests while stressing the integration of the clinical laboratory in the clinical decision making process. Test sensitivity, specific and possible and negative probabilities are included whenever appropriate. Microbiology tests are listed in a separate chapter"--Provided by publisher