Understanding Laboratory & Diagnostic Tests

Ideal for instruction in nursing, health information, medical assisting, medical transcription or health unit coordinator programs, this text contains numerous end-of-chapter exercises and case studies to challenge the learner. The most commonly ordered tests are covered, complete with an accurate description of the name and type of test, how the test is performed, indications and contraindications for the test, and most importantly the purpose or diagnostic significance of the test. When appropriate, tests are linked to diagnoses or problems. Many lab books on the market are geared solely for the nurse or technician who must perform the test whereas this book is an excellent resource for any allied health professional who needs a basic understanding of commonly ordered laboratory and diagnostic tests. Supplements Instructor's Manual 0-8273-7855-6

Contains learning aids, exercises, case studies, tables, & illustrations, realistic report samples, etc.

Ideal for instruction in nursing, health information, medical assisting, medical transcription or health unit coordinator programs, this book contains numerous end-of-chapter exercises and case studies to challenge the learner. The most commonly ordered tests are covered, complete with an accurate description of the name and type of test, how the test is performed, indications and contraindications for the test, and most importantly the purpose or diagnostic significance of the test. When appropriate, tests are linked to diagnoses or problems. Many lab books on the market are geared solely for the nurse or technician who must perform the test whereas this book is an excellent resource for any allied health professional who needs a basic understanding of commonly ordered laboratory and diagnostic tests

Associate Professor, Northern Michigan University (Retired in 2003) Bio: With over 25 years experience in health information management, Marie A. Moisio, MA, RHIA was Associate Professor, Northern Michigan University (Retired in 2003). 15 years teaching experience medical billing; medical coding; health information processing. Moisio work includes Director, Health Information Department(s): 400-bed regional medical center; 450-bed regional psychiatric treatment facility. She was consultant for several long-term care facilities and physicians? offices; health information management; compliance; coding practices; auditing insurance claims and documentation in the patients? records. She has offered several workshops about the legal aspects of health information management and documentation. Moisio has written Medical Terminology for Insurance and Coding and Co-Authored Medical Terminology: A Student Centered Approach; Understanding Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests.