Understanding and performing tests, interpreting lab results, and performing patient teaching are made easier with this one-stop resource that provides clear, concise, and consistent coverage of the most commonly performed diagnostic and laboratory tests. -- Provided by publisher.

Includes index. Previous edition: 2018.

1. Guidelines for proper test preparation and performance -- 2. Blood studies -- 3. Electrodiagnostic tests -- 4. Endoscopic studies -- 5. Fluid analysis studies -- 6. Manometric studies -- 7. Microbiologic studies and associated testing -- 8. Nuclear scanning -- 9. Stool tests -- 10. Ultrasound studies -- 11. Urine studies -- 12. X-ray studies -- 13. Miscellaneous studies -- Ilustration credits -- Appendixes: A. Alphabetical list of tests ; B. Panel testing ; C. Abbreviations for diagnostic and laboratory tests -- Index.