Practical and concise, this spiral bound, pocket-sized manual is a quick, go-to reference for up-to-date clinical material on today’s diagnostic testing and laboratory tests. Three convenient sections provide quick access to key information on
clinical laboratory testing, diagnostic imaging, and diagnostic algorithms.
Experienced author Dr. Fred Ferri uses a unique, easy-to-follow format to simplify complex information and help you choose the best test to supplement your clinical diagnostic skills.
Includes both lab and imaging tests
for concise, convenient access to all diagnostic test options for
more than 200 common diseases and disorders
.
Includes
essential information
on indications, advantages, disadvantages, approximate costs, normal ranges, typical abnormalities, likeliest causes, and more.
Features a
new appendix on when to use contrast agents
in ordering CT and MRI scans.
Discusses
new modalities
including transient elastography (Fibroscan), CT enterography and CT enteroclysis.
Provides
new comparison tables
to easily evaluate the best test;
new algorithms
for evaluation of immunodeficiency and hematochezia; and
new tables and illustrations
throughout to improve your test selection.
Expert Consult™ eBook version included with purchase.
This
enhanced eBook experience
allows you to search all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.