Laboratory Screening and Diagnostic Evaluation: An Evidence-Based Approach

This book is a gold standard for clinicians and should be used by all nursing and health sciences curriculums. It provides an evidence-based approach to ordering and interpreting laboratory tests, with over 160 commonly ordered tests. It includes clinical expertise and decision-making on the ordering and interpretation of tests, as well as a convenient table mapping labs and their corresponding chapter numbers. It also includes clinical pearls, a cost-benefit analysis, CPT and ICD-10 codes, charts and tables for clarification, and references for further study.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 16 May 2022
Publisher: Springer Publishing Co Inc

This gold standard book, meticulously crafted by the authors, stands as a testament to their exceptional skills in creating and editing. It is an invaluable resource that should be embraced by all clinicians, as well as seamlessly integrated into nursing and health sciences curriculums.

Bernadette Mazurek Melnyk, Ph.D., APRN-CNP, FNAP, FAANP, FAAN, Vice President for Health Promotion, University Chief Wellness Officer, Dean, and Helene Fuld Health Trust Professor of Evidence-Based Practice, College of Nursing, Professor of Pediatrics & Psychiatry, College of Medicine, Executive Director, the Helene Fuld Health Trust National Institute for EBP, The Ohio State University, has rightly praised this masterpiece, stating that it is the sole book that provides a comprehensive guide for clinicians to employ an evidence-based approach when ordering and interpreting laboratory tests. With a comprehensive list of over 160 commonly ordered tests, this book is meticulously designed to enhance the accuracy of clinical decision-making, ultimately striving to deliver the highest level of patient care.

This book encompasses a vast array of over 3000 pieces of evidence, seamlessly integrating clinical expertise and decision-making in the ordering and interpretation of tests. To enhance user convenience, a convenient table maps labs and their corresponding chapter numbers to the relevant body system, facilitating seamless navigation. Each laboratory test is presented in a consistent and concise format, encompassing information on physiology, indications (screening, diagnosis, and monitoring), algorithms, test interpretation and follow-up testing, patient education, and related diagnoses.

In addition to its comprehensive content, this book offers valuable features such as clinical pearls that shed light on common pitfalls and gaps in reasoning, as well as a cost-benefit analysis. Furthermore, it includes CPT and ICD-10 codes, charts, and tables for clarification, along with comprehensive references for further study.

In summary, this book is a indispensable tool for clinicians, offering a robust and evidence-based approach to ordering and interpreting over 160 laboratory tests. By promoting accurate clinical decision-making and fostering the highest level of patient care, it serves as a valuable resource that should be embraced by all healthcare professionals.

Weight: 412g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780826140876