Mosby's Diagnostic and Laboratory Test Reference Pagana, Kathleen Deska and Pagana, Timothy J.

A clinical reference guide for nurses, medical students, and healthcare professionals who need quick, reliable information on diagnostic and laboratory tests. Pagana and Pagana pack each entry with essential details: what the test measures, why it's ordered, normal values, abnormal findings, and what they mean for patient care. The format is designed for speed — alphabetically organized, cross-referenced, and written in clear language that cuts through medical jargon without dumbing it down. Whether you're interpreting bloodwork, understanding imaging results, or preparing a patient for a procedure, this is the book you reach for when you need answers fast. Clinical, comprehensive, and built for the realities of healthcare work.