Basic Skills in Interpreting Laboratory Data, Third edition

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Basic Skills in Interpreting Laboratory Data, Third Edition is a unique resource. No other textbook that focuses on lab tests is written by pharmacists. Each chapter contains learning objectives, case studies, bibliographies, and charts that summarize the causes of high and low test results.

Enhancements to this Edition:

• Two new chapters covering tumor markers and pediatric lab tests that provide thorough coverage of these critical clinical areas
• New and longer patient cases presented in a problem-oriented medical record format to enable more detailed learning
• Updated descriptions of lab tests used in clinical practice to help you stay informed about the latest methods and procedures
• Mini-patient cases embedded within each chapter to quickly illustrate specific points
• An extensive list of distinguished contributors

This comprehensive guide helps to significantly improve lab test interpretation skills and deliver safer, more effective care to patients.