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his second edition provides a thorough updating of content with state-of-the-art information for laboratory and diagnostic testing. This edition includes over 50 new tests, name changes to selected identified tests, and updated reference information unique to the content. This reference book has a combination of features that make it a very unique laboratory and diagnostic book. It presents the most current knowledge, uses the latest in technological approaches, introduces an international perspective, and is in an extremely “user friendly” format. This must-have reference is organized by type of test, indexed, and fully cross-referenced. Each test has an exceptionally straightforward and concise presentation of information. Delmar’s Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests is designed to provide students and practitioners of nursing, medicine, and medical technology with the necessary information to provide comprehensive care for their clients who are having laboratory and diagnostic tests and procedures. The reader will quickly see that the information provided for each test has been developed with careful attention to ease of use, concise explanations, and the most current up-to-date information. Overall, this manual is unique in its inclusion of international authors, information specific to the international aspects of laboratory and diagnostic testing, and specific nursing considerations including home health care and rural nursing. The book contains several comprehensive indices that allow readers to quickly locate what they need. Organization Section I: The first three chapters of the manual contain need-to-know information about laboratory and diagnostic testing. Chapter 1, Understanding and Using Delmar’s Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests, explains what information can be found for each test. Chapter 2, The Ever-Expanding Role of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests, provides a synopsis of the importance of these tests, their relationship to nursing, and the ethical considerations in their interpretation. Chapter 3, Standard Precautions, addresses the absolute priority that standard precautions and infection control have as related to laboratory and diagnostic testing. Chapter 4, Case Study Presentations, provides good examples for the reader to synthesize information and to integrate knowledge related to laboratory and diagnostic tests. v