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This is a five-part reference manual intended for all test prescribers, and written and reviewed by physicians, medical technologists, and advanced practice practitioners. Part I includes the basic information necessary to fully understand test characteristics (such as accuracy, specificity, sensitivity, precision, risks, interfering factors, and pre- and posttest probability) and an overview of selection criteria by test type. Part II covers over 300 commonly prescribed tests using bulleted information to provide an overview of the test and a guide to interpreting test results. Part III, organized by disorder, uses flowcharts to direct test selection based on probable diagnosis and disease stage. Part IV provides the basics of 12-lead-ECG test interpretation, and Part V includes key diagnostic findings in major disorders. Special features of this text include logos alerting the reader to potentially life-threatening issues and age-specific logos that indicate age-related changes in test selection and interpretation. Appendices include a quick guide to additional diagnostic tests, an illustrated guide to home testing, and a Website guide to diagnostic test information. FEATURES: - Flowcharts guide test selection based on probable diagnosis and disease stage. - Overview of test characteristics and selection guides for all types of tests provide a unique aid to understanding test interpretation and selection. -Highly bulleted, individual test monograms provide all the information needed on individual tests in a quick, easy-to-read format so the NP fully understands the test and accurately interprets test results. -Alphabetical organisation of Parts II and III makes finding disorders and individual tests quick and easy. - Part IV on 12-lead-ECG test interpretation basics helps alleviate prescribers' anxiety concerning ECGs and helps them better interpret ECG results. - Alert icons identify life-threatening concerns. - Age issue icons identify expected age-related changes in test selection and interpretation. -Appendices: A. Therapeutic medication monitoring guidelines B. Drug interference with test results * Written and reviewed by physicians, medical technologists, and advanced practice practitioner.

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