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Keogh, James. Nursing Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests DeMYSTiFied. US: McGraw-Hill Professional, 2009.

Nursing Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests DeMYSTiFied

Authors: James Keogh

Published:  October 2009

eISBN: 9780071623810 0071623817 | ISBN: 9780071623803
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  • Contents
  • Introduction
  • Chapter 1 Hematology Tests
  • How to Collect Blood Specimen from a Vein
  • How to Collect Blood Specimen from a Heel Stick
  • How to Collect Blood Specimen from a Finger Stick
  • Blood Type Test
  • Partial Thromboplastin Time
  • Total Serum Protein
  • Blood Alcohol
  • Lead
  • Serum Osmolality
  • Uric Acid in Blood
  • C-Reactive Protein
  • Complete Blood Count
  • Chemistry Screen
  • Vitamin B[sub(12)]
  • Cold Agglutinins
  • Toxicology Tests (Tox Screen)
  • Folic Acid
  • Gastrin
  • Ferritin
  • Lactic Acid
  • Prothrombin Time
  • Reticulocyte Count
  • Schilling Test
  • Sedimentation Rate
  • Iron
  • Serum Protein Electrophoresis
  • Summary
  • Chapter 2 Electrolytes
  • Calcium
  • Magnesium
  • Phosphate
  • Potassium
  • Sodium
  • Chloride
  • Summary
  • Chapter 3 Arterial Blood Gases Test
  • Arterial Blood Gases
  • Total Carbon Dioxide
  • Carbon Monoxide
  • Summary
  • Chapter 4 Liver Tests
  • Hepatitis A Virus Test
  • Hepatitis B Virus Tests
  • Alanine Aminotransferase
  • Alkaline Phosphatase
  • Ammonia
  • Aspartate Aminotransferase
  • Bilirubin
  • Summary
  • Chapter 5 Cardiac Enzymes and Markers Tests
  • Brain Natriuretic Peptide Test
  • Cardiac Enzyme Studies
  • Homocysteine
  • Renin Assay
  • Summary
  • Chapter 6 Serologic Tests
  • Immunoglobulins
  • Antinuclear Antibodies
  • Human Immunodeficiency Virus Tests
  • CD4+ Count
  • Viral Load Measurement
  • Rheumatoid Factor
  • Summary
  • Chapter 7 Endocrine Tests
  • Adrenocorticotropic Hormone and Cortisol
  • Overnight Dexamethasone Suppression Test
  • Aldosterone in Blood
  • Cortisol in Blood
  • Estrogens
  • Growth Hormone
  • Luteinizing Hormone
  • Parathyroid Hormone
  • Thyroid Hormone Tests
  • Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone
  • Testosterone
  • Summary
  • Chapter 8 Glucose Tests
  • C-peptide
  • D-xylose Absorption Test
  • Blood Glucose
  • Glycohemoglobin
  • Summary
  • Chapter 9 Tumor Markers
  • Cancer Antigen 125 (CA-125)
  • Carcinoembryonic Antigen
  • Prostate-Specific Antigen
  • Summary
  • Chapter 10 Pregnancy and Genetic Tests
  • Antisperm Antibody Test
  • α-Fetoprotein
  • Follicle-Stimulating Hormone
  • Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
  • Inhibin A Test
  • Prolactin
  • Phenylketonuria Test
  • Tay-Sachs Test
  • Sickle Cell Test
  • Hemochromatosis Gene Test
  • Summary
  • Chapter 11 Tests for Infection
  • Antibody Tests
  • Blood Culture
  • Mononucleosis Tests
  • Helicobacter pylori Tests
  • Herpes Simplex Virus Tests
  • Lyme Disease Test
  • Rubella Test
  • Syphilis Tests
  • Summary
  • Chapter 12 Renal Function Tests
  • Blood Urea Nitrogen
  • Creatinine and Creatinine Clearance
  • Summary
  • Chapter 13 Pancreatic and Lipid Metabolism Tests
  • Amylase
  • Lipase
  • Cholesterol and Triglycerides Tests
  • Summary
  • Chapter 14 Diagnostic Radiology Tests
  • How an X-ray Is Taken
  • Abdominal X-ray
  • Extremity X-ray
  • Spinal X-ray
  • Mammogram
  • Chest X-ray
  • Dental X-ray
  • Facial X-ray
  • Skull X-ray
  • Summary
  • Chapter 15 Computed Tomography Scan
  • Full-Body CT Scan
  • CT Scan of the Head
  • CT Scan of the Spine
  • Summary
  • Chapter 16 Ultrasound Scan
  • Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Ultrasound
  • Transvaginal Ultrasound and Hysterosonogram
  • Testicular Ultrasound
  • Abdominal Ultrasound
  • Breast Ultrasound
  • Cranial Ultrasound
  • Doppler Ultrasound
  • Fetal Ultrasound
  • Pelvic Ultrasound
  • Thyroid and Parathyroid Ultrasound
  • Summary
  • Chapter 17 Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Abdominal MRI
  • Breast MRI
  • Head MRI
  • Knee MRI
  • Shoulder MRI
  • Spinal MRI
  • Summary
  • Chapter 18 Positron Emission Tomography Scan
  • PET Scan
  • Summary
  • Chapter 19 Cardiovascular Tests and Procedures
  • Cardiac Blood Pool Scan
  • Cardiac Calcium Scoring
  • Electrocardiogram
  • Cardiac Perfusion Scan
  • Ankle-Brachial Index
  • Echocardiogram
  • Pericardiocentesis
  • Venogram
  • Summary
  • Chapter 20 Lung Tests and Procedures
  • Lung Scan
  • Pulmonary Function Tests
  • Summary
  • Chapter 21 Tests and Procedures for Females
  • Breast Cancer Gene Test
  • Breast Ultrasound
  • Pap Smear
  • Vaginosis Tests
  • Sperm Penetration Tests
  • Summary
  • Chapter 22 Maternity Tests
  • Biophysical Profile
  • Contraction Stress Test
  • Cranial Ultrasound
  • Amniocentesis
  • Cordocentesis
  • Sweat Test
  • Chorionic Villus Sampling
  • Karyotyping
  • Cervical Cerclage (Weak Cervix)
  • Galactosemia Test
  • Summary
  • Chapter 23 Chest, Abdominal, Urinary Tract Tests and Procedures
  • Upper Gastrointestinal Series
  • Esophagus Test Series
  • Gallbladder Scan
  • Kidney Scan
  • Liver and Spleen Scan
  • Urinalysis
  • Urine Culture and Sensitivity Test
  • Renin Assay Test
  • Thyroid Scan
  • Thyroid and Parathyroid Ultrasound
  • Thyroid Hormone Tests
  • Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone Test
  • Thyroid Surgery
  • Salivary Gland Scan
  • D-xylose Absorption Test
  • Stool Culture
  • Enterotest (Giardiasis String Test)
  • Stool Analysis
  • Fecal Occult Blood Test
  • Overnight Dexamethasone Suppression Test
  • Summary
  • Chapter 24 Bone and Muscle Tests
  • Bone Mineral Density
  • Bone Scan
  • Summary
  • Chapter 25 Tests for Males
  • Erectile Dysfunction Tests
  • Testicular Ultrasound
  • Testicular Scan
  • Testicular Examination
  • Semen Analysis
  • Summary
  • Chapter 26 Skin Tests
  • Chemical Peel
  • Allergy Skin Testing
  • Dermabrasion
  • Mantoux Skin Test
  • Wound Culture
  • Summary
  • Chapter 27 Sinus, Ears, Nose, Throat (ENT) Tests and Procedures
  • Electroencephalogram
  • Throat Culture
  • Sputum Culture
  • Sputum Cytology
  • Sinus X-ray
  • Tympanometry
  • Audiometric Testing
  • Summary
  • Chapter 28 Vision Tests and Procedures
  • Vision Tests
  • Tonometry
  • Electronystagmogram
  • Summary
  • Medical Tests and Procedures Demystified
  • Index