Interpretation of Diagnostic Tests

Interpretation of Diagnostic Tests

Author: Jacques Burton Wallach

Publisher: Little, Brown Medical Division

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 1116

ISBN-13:

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Includes information on laboratory procedures used in the diagnosis and treatment of many adult and pediatric conditions.


Wallach's Interpretation of Diagnostic Tests

Wallach's Interpretation of Diagnostic Tests

Author: Mary A. Williamson

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Published: 2012-03-28

Total Pages: 1334

ISBN-13: 1451153775

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Wallach’s Interpretation of Diagnostic Tests, now in its Ninth Edition, has been completely revised and updated by a new author team from the Department of Hospital Laboratories, UMass Memorial Medical Center faculty, who are carrying on the tradition of Jacques Wallach’s teachings. This text serves as a practical guide to the use of laboratory tests which aids physicians in using tests more effectively and efficiently by offering test outcomes, possible meanings, differential diagnosis, and summaries of tests available. The book has been reorganized into 2 sections. The first section is devoted to an alphabetical listing of laboratory tests while stressing the integration of the clinical laboratory in the clinical decision making process. Test sensitivity, specificity, and positive and negative infectious disease probabilities are included whenever appropriate. Microbiology tests are listed in a separate chapter. The second section is devoted to disease states. Where appropriate, a patient’s chief complaint and/or physical findings are initially presented with subsequent discussions focused on discrete disease states as they relate to a patient’s chief complaint. Current molecular diagnostic testing, cytogenetics, common pitfalls, test limitations, and identification of appropriate tests for specific clinical presentations are also addressed. Ninth Edition highlights include: Detailed listing and description of routine and esoteric tests listed alphabetically, with information on when to order and how to interpret the test results based on evidence-based laboratory medicine. Information on how to work up patients with specific symptoms and the appropriate lab tests to order Up-to-date test procedures including molecular diagnostic tests Detailed microbiology chapter of infectious diseases


Interpretation of Diagnostic Tests

Interpretation of Diagnostic Tests

Author: Jacques Burton Wallach

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 1202

ISBN-13: 9780781730556

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Providing the answers for a range of adult and paediatric conditions, this text summarises the available tests for most diseases, explaining what the results mean, and discussing differential diagnoses. It also includes additional tests based on molecular biology.


Handbook of Interpretation of Diagnostic Tests

Handbook of Interpretation of Diagnostic Tests

Author: Jacques Burton Wallach

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 564

ISBN-13: 9780781712217

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This condensed, pocket-sized version of Dr. Wallach's Interpretation of Diagnostic Tests, Sixth Edition is a portable quick-reference guide to common laboratory tests. It provides immediate answers to everyday questions such as whether a test result is normal or abnormal and what might be causing an abnormal result. Readers can search for answers in the way that best suits their needs--by the index or table of contents or by specific test, result (normal/abnormal), or disease.


Wallach's Interpretation of Diagnostic Tests

Wallach's Interpretation of Diagnostic Tests

Author: Mary A. Williamson

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Published: 2014-07-07

Total Pages: 1851

ISBN-13: 146988741X

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Wallach's Interpretation of Diagnostic Tests, 10th Edition serves as a practical guide to the use of laboratory tests which aids physicians in using tests more effectively and efficiently by offering test outcomes, possible meanings, differential diagnosis, and summaries of tests available. The book is organized into 2 sections. The first section is devoted to disease states. Where appropriate, a patient’s chief complaint and/or physical findings are initially presented with subsequent discussions focused on discrete disease states as they relate to a patient’s chief complaint. The second section is devoted to an alphabetical listing of laboratory tests while stressing the integration of the clinical laboratory in the clinical decision making process. Test sensitivity, specific and possible and negative probabilities are included whenever appropriate. Microbiology tests are listed in a separate chapter.


Diagnostic Measurement

Diagnostic Measurement

Author: Andr? A. Rupp

Publisher: Guilford Press

Published: 2010-04-09

Total Pages: 369

ISBN-13: 1606235281

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This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the theory and practice of diagnostic classification models (DCMs), which are useful for statistically driven diagnostic decision making. DCMs can be employed in a wide range of disciplines, including educational assessment and clinical psychology. For the first time in a single volume, the authors present the key conceptual underpinnings and methodological foundations for applying these models in practice. Specifically, they discuss a unified approach to DCMs, the mathematical structure of DCMs and their relationship to other latent variable models, and the implementation and estimation of DCMs using Mplus. The book's highly accessible language, real-world applications, numerous examples, and clearly annotated equations will encourage professionals and students to explore the utility and statistical properties of DCMs in their own projects. This book will appeal to professionals in the testing industry; professors and students in educational, school, clinical, and cognitive psychology. It will also serve as a useful text in doctoral-level courses in diagnostic testing, cognitive diagnostic assessment, test validity, diagnostic assessment, advanced educational measurement, psychometrics, and item response theory


Essentials of Medical Genetics for Health Professionals

Essentials of Medical Genetics for Health Professionals

Author: Laura M. Gunder McClary

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers

Published: 2010-09-17

Total Pages: 249

ISBN-13: 1449618081

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Essentials of Medical Genetics for Health Professionals is a concise, accessible introduction to medical genetics for all health professions students. Even with limited exposure to genetics, students can use the accelerated approach in this text to attain a base foundation of genetics knowledge. This book begins with a review of chromosomes, DNA, RNA, protein synthesis, and inheritance patterns and continues with a clinical focus based on understanding different disease processes. A variety of genetic diseases are explored, including what is known about the genetics involved, the signs and symptoms of the disease, and the treatment options available. Accompanying tables and images aid comprehension. This book also covers diagnostic techniques and an overview of embryonic development and teratogens. The roles of genetic counseling and screening, as well as the ethical and legal issues related to genetic screening and genetic testing are also discussed. Complete with stated objectives, definition of key terms, references, chapter summaries and end of chapter review questions with answers, each chapter is organized for optimal learning. Essentials of Medical Genetics for Health Professionals will not only have application in the classroom setting for health professions or medical students, but practicing clinicians such as physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and physicians who want to learn more or revisit genetics will also find this book a valuable, useful resource. Instructor Resources include PowerPoint Slides, a TestBank, and an Image Bank.


Tietz Clinical Guide to Laboratory Tests - E-Book

Tietz Clinical Guide to Laboratory Tests - E-Book

Author: Alan H. B. Wu

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2006-06-08

Total Pages: 1857

ISBN-13: 1437719872

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This new edition of Norbert Tietz's classic handbook presents information on common tests as well as rare and highly specialized tests and procedures - including a summary of the utility and merit of each test. Biological variables that may affect test results are discussed, and a focus is placed on reference ranges, diagnostic information, clinical interpretation of laboratory data, interferences, and specimen types. New and updated content has been added in all areas, with over 100 new tests added. - Tests are divided into 8 main sections and arranged alphabetically. - Each test includes necessary information such as test name (or disorder) and method, specimens and special requirements, reference ranges, chemical interferences and in vivo effects, kinetic values, diagnostic information, factors influencing drug disposition, and clinical comments and remarks. - The most current and relevant tests are included; outdated tests have been eliminated. - Test index (with extensive cross references) and disease index provide the reader with an easy way to find necessary information - Four new sections in key areas (Preanalytical, Flow Cytometry, Pharmacogenomics, and Allergy) make this edition current and useful. - New editor Alan Wu, who specializes in Clinical Chemistry and Toxicology, brings a wealth of experience and expertise to this edition. - The Molecular Diagnostics section has been greatly expanded due to the increased prevalence of new molecular techniques being used in laboratories. - References are now found after each test, rather than at the end of each section, for easier access.


Exotic Animal Laboratory Diagnosis

Exotic Animal Laboratory Diagnosis

Author: J. Jill Heatley

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2020-03-24

Total Pages: 659

ISBN-13: 0470960353

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Exotic Animal Laboratory Diagnosis is a practical, user-friendly guide to diagnostic testing in a wide range of exotic species. Offers complete information on obtaining samples, performing tests, and interpreting laboratory results in exotic animals Presents information on each species using a similar format for easy access Emphasizes details on clinical biochemistries, urinalysis, and common laboratory diagnostic tests not found in other resources Draws together information on selecting, performing, and using diagnostic tests into a single easy-to-use resource Covers a wide range of species, including small mammals, primates, reptiles, aquatic animals, and wild, laboratory, and pet birds


Lab Manual on Blood Analysis and Medical Diagnostics

Lab Manual on Blood Analysis and Medical Diagnostics

Author: Gayatri Prakash

Publisher: S. Chand Publishing

Published:

Total Pages: 208

ISBN-13: 8121939674

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This book provides comprehensive coverage enhancing the student's understanding of the basic priniciples (underlying blood analysis, physiology and medical diagnostics) by various experiments encompassed into six units. This manual deals with clinical analysis that can be performed in the undergraduate laboratories to provide hands on practic to the students of B.Sc. Life Sciences, B.Sc.