Publisher's Synopsis
An up-to-date, comprehensive, clinical laboratory/diagnostic reference. This edition contains essential information in a consistent, logical format. Includes complete cross-referencing, legal implications for handling specimens, and descriptions of symptoms and emergency treatments for overdoses. The 2nd Edition features 60 new tests, test norms for all age groups, signs and symptoms of overdose, expanded sections on client and family teaching, and more! Diseases and tests are presented alphabetically in this all-in-one reference.