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Keogh, James. Schaum's Outline of Nursing Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests. US: McGraw-Hill, 2010.

Schaum's Outline of Nursing Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests

Authors: James Keogh

Published:  October 2010

eISBN: 9780071736510 0071736514 | ISBN: 9780071736503
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  • Contents
  • Chapter 1 Hematology Tests
  • 1.1 Definition
  • 1.2 Blood Type Test
  • 1.3 Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTT)
  • 1.4 Total Serum Protein
  • 1.5 Blood Alcohol
  • 1.6 Lead
  • 1.7 Serum Osmolality
  • 1.8 Uric Acid in Blood
  • 1.9 C-Reactive Protein (CRP)
  • 1.10 Complete Blood Count (CBC)
  • 1.11 Chemistry Screen
  • 1.12 Vitamin B[sub(12)]
  • 1.13 Cold Agglutinins
  • 1.14 Toxocology Tests (Tox Screen)
  • 1.15 Folic Acid
  • 1.16 Gastrin
  • 1.17 Ferritin
  • 1.18 Lactic Acid
  • 1.19 Prothrombin Time
  • 1.20 Reticulocyte Count
  • 1.21 Schilling Test
  • 1.22 Sedimentation Rate (SED)
  • 1.23 Iron (Fe)
  • 1.24 Serum Protein Electrophoresis (SPE)
  • Chapter 2 Electrolytes
  • 2.1 Definition
  • 2.2 Calcium (Ca)
  • 2.3 Magnesium (Mg)
  • 2.4 Phosphate
  • 2.5 Potassium (K)
  • 2.6 Sodium (Na)
  • 2.7 Chloride (Cl)
  • Chapter 3 Arterial Blood Gas Tests
  • 3.1 Definition
  • 3.2 Arterial Blood Gases
  • 3.3 Total Carbon Dioxide
  • 3.4 Carbon Monoxide (CO)
  • Chapter 4 Liver Tests
  • 4.1 Definition
  • 4.2 Hepatitis A Virus Test
  • 4.3 Hepatitis B (HBV) Tests
  • 4.4 Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT)
  • 4.5 Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP)
  • 4.6 Ammonia
  • 4.7 Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST)
  • 4.8 Bilirubin
  • Chapter 5 Cardiac Enzymes and Markers Tests
  • 5.1 Definition
  • 5.2 Brain Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) Test
  • 5.3 Cardiac Enzyme Studies
  • 5.4 Homocysteine
  • 5.5 Renin Assay
  • Chapter 6 Serologic Tests
  • 6.1 Definition
  • 6.2 Immunoglobulins
  • 6.3 Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA)
  • 6.4 Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Tests
  • 6.5 CD4+ Count
  • 6.6 Viral Load Measurement
  • 6.7 Rheumatoid Factor (RF)
  • Chapter 7 Endocrine Tests
  • 7.1 Definition
  • 7.2 Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) and Cortisol
  • 7.3 Overnight Dexamethasone Suppression Test
  • 7.4 Aldosterone Test
  • 7.5 Cortisol Test
  • 7.6 Estrogens
  • 7.7 Growth Hormone
  • 7.8 Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
  • 7.9 Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)
  • 7.10 Thyroid Hormone Tests
  • 7.11 Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
  • 7.12 Testosterone
  • Chapter 8 Glucose Tests
  • 8.1 Definition
  • 8.2 C-Peptide
  • 8.3 D-xylose Absorption Test
  • 8.4 Blood Glucose
  • 8.5 Glycohemoglobin (GHb)
  • Chapter 9 Tumor Markers
  • 9.1 Definition
  • 9.2 Cancer Antigen 125 (CA-125)
  • 9.3 Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA)
  • 9.4 Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA)
  • Chapter 10 Pregnancy and Genetic Tests
  • 10.1 Definition
  • 10.2 Antisperm Antibody Test
  • 10.3 Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP) Test
  • 10.4 Follicle-Stimulating Hormone
  • 10.5 Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG)
  • 10.6 Inhibin A Test
  • 10.7 Prolactin
  • 10.8 Phenylketonuria (PKU) Test
  • 10.9 Tay-Sachs Test
  • 10.10 Sickle Cell Test
  • 10.11 Hemochromatosis Gene Test (HFE)
  • Chapter 11 Infection Tests
  • 11.1 Definition
  • 11.2 Antibody Tests
  • 11.3 Blood Culture
  • 11.4 Mononucleosis Tests
  • 11.5 Helicobacter Pylori Tests
  • 11.6 Herpes Tests
  • 11.7 Lyme Disease Test
  • 11.8 Rubella Test
  • 11.9 Syphilis Tests
  • Chapter 12 Renal Function Tests
  • 12.1 Definition
  • 12.2 Blood Urea Nitrogen
  • 12.3 Creatinine and Creatinine Clearance
  • Chapter 13 Pancreas and Lipid Metabolism Tests
  • 13.1 Definition
  • 13.2 Amylase
  • 13.3 Lipase
  • 13.4 Cholesterol and Triglycerides Tests
  • Chapter 14 Diagnostic Radiologic Tests
  • 14.1 Definition
  • 14.2 How an X-ray Is Taken
  • 14.3 Abdominal X-ray
  • 14.4 Extremity X-ray
  • 14.5 Spinal X-ray
  • 14.6 Mammogram
  • 14.7 Chest X-ray
  • 14.8 Dental X-ray
  • 14.9 Facial X-ray
  • 14.10 Skull X-ray
  • Chapter 15 Computed Tomography (CT) Scan
  • 15.1 Definition
  • 15.2 Full Body CT Scan
  • 15.3 CT Scan of the Head
  • 15.4 CT Scan of the Spine
  • Chapter 16 Ultrasound Scan
  • 16.1 Definition
  • 16.2 Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Ultrasound
  • 16.3 Transvaginal Ultrasound and Hysterosonogram
  • 16.4 Testicular Ultrasound
  • 16.5 Abdominal Ultrasound
  • 16.6 Breast Ultrasound
  • 16.7 Cranial Ultrasound
  • 16.8 Doppler Ultrasound
  • 16.9 Fetal Ultrasound
  • 16.10 Pelvic Ultrasound
  • Chapter 17 Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Tests
  • 17.1 Definition
  • 17.2 Abdominal MRI
  • 17.3 Breast MRI
  • 17.4 Head MRI
  • 17.5 Knee MRI
  • 17.6 Shoulder MRI
  • 17.7 Spinal MRI
  • Chapter 18 Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scan
  • 18.1 Definition
  • 18.2 PET Scan
  • Chapter 19 Cardiovascular Tests and Procedures
  • 19.1 Definition
  • 19.2 Cardiac Blood Pool Scan
  • 19.3 Cardiac Calcium Scoring
  • 19.4 Electrocardiogram
  • 19.5 Cardiac Perfusion Scan
  • 19.6 Ankle-Brachial Index
  • 19.7 Echocardiogram
  • 19.8 Pericardiocentesis
  • 19.9 Venogram
  • Chapter 20 Lung Tests and Procedures
  • 20.1 Definition
  • 20.2 Lung Scan
  • 20.3 Pulmonary Function Tests
  • Chapter 21 Women’s Health Tests and Procedures
  • 21.1 Definition
  • 21.2 Breast Cancer Gene Test (BRCA)
  • 21.3 Breast Ultrasound
  • 21.4 Pap Smear
  • 21.5 Vaginosis Tests
  • 21.6 Sperm Penetration Tests
  • Chapter 22 Maternity Tests
  • 22.1 Definition
  • 22.2 Biophysical Profile (BPP)
  • 22.3 Contraction Stress Test
  • 22.4 Cranial Ultrasound
  • 22.5 Amniocentesis
  • 22.6 Cordocentesis
  • 22.7 Sweat Test
  • 22.8 Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS)
  • 22.9 Karyotyping
  • 22.10 Cervical Cerclage (Weak Cervix)
  • 22.11 Galactosemia Test
  • Chapter 23 Chest, Abdominal, and Urinary Tract Tests
  • 23.1 Definition
  • 23.2 Upper Gastrointestinal (UGI) Series
  • 23.3 Esophagus Test Series
  • 23.4 Gallbladder Scan
  • 23.5 Kidney Scan
  • 23.6 Liver and Spleen Scan
  • 23.7 Urine Analysis
  • 23.8 Urine Culture and Sensitivity Test
  • 23.9 Renin Assay Test
  • 23.10 Thyroid Scan
  • 23.11 Thyroid and Parathyroid Ultrasound
  • 23.12 Thyroid Hormone Tests
  • 23.13 Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Test
  • 23.14 Salivary Gland Scan
  • 23.15 D-xylose Absorption Test
  • 23.16 Stool Culture
  • 23.17 Enterotest (Giardiasis String Test)
  • 23.18 Stool Analysis
  • 23.19 Fecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT)
  • 23.20 Overnight Dexamethasone Suppression Test
  • Chapter 24 Bone Tests
  • 24.1 Definition
  • 24.2 Bone Mineral Density (BMD)
  • 24.3 Bone Scan
  • Chapter 25 Tests of Male Sexual Functioning
  • 25.1 Definition
  • 25.2 Erectile Dysfunction Tests
  • 25.3 Testicular Ultrasound
  • 25.4 Testicular Scan
  • 25.5 Testicular Examination
  • 25.6 Semen Analysis
  • Chapter 26 Skin Tests
  • 26.1 Definition
  • 26.2 Chemical Peel
  • 26.3 Allergy Skin Testing
  • 26.4 Dermabrasion
  • 26.5 Mantoux Skin Test
  • 26.6 Wound Culture
  • Chapter 27 Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) Tests
  • 27.1 Definition
  • 27.2 Throat Culture
  • 27.3 Sputum Culture
  • 27.4 Sputum Cytology
  • 27.5 Sinus X-ray
  • 27.6 Tympanometry
  • 27.7 Audiometic Testing
  • Chapter 28 Vision Tests and Procedures
  • 28.1 Definition
  • 28.2 Vision Tests
  • 28.3 Tonometry
  • 28.4 Electronystagmogram (ENG)
  • Index