Diagnostic lab book? Suggestions?

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Specializes in Gynecology/Oncology.

I finally got my book list, and I'm confused about one thing. I need a diagnostic lab book, any kind. I searched around, and I guess it's a lab book for blood results, etc.? Can someone explain what this is, and/or suggest a good one? Thanks.

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Specializes in Emergency & Trauma/Adult ICU.

I like Mosby's Manual of Diagnostic & Laboratory Tests (Pagana & Pagana). ISBN #0-323-01609-X.

It covers blood tests, urinalysis, x-ray studies ... just about everything. I particularly like its explanation of various x-ray studies, I guess because I think radiology is really cool. :chuckle

Good luck to you! :)

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Specializes in Telemetry and ER.

I totally agree with you MLOS. I LOVE, LOVE that book, all my friends borrowed it during clinical and since went out and bought it. :p

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Specializes in Gynecology/Oncology.

Great - I'll check it out. :)

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In my nursing program we were allowed to choose from 3 texts.

The one from Pagana and Pagana is on the list...and it's the one I plan to purchase. I've heard great things about this manual. The other 2 manuals were by Corbet (ISBN# - 0126493694) or by Schnell (ISBN# - 0803610424).

Fatima

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Specializes in Telemetry/Med Surg.

yup...the Pagana & Pagana book is great!

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Specializes in Gynecology/Oncology.
yup...the Pagana & Pagana book is great!

I searched on Amazon- is that the "Mosby's manual"?

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Specializes in Telemetry/Med Surg.

This is the one that I have: and yes, it is a Mosby one.

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http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0323002889/ref=pd_sbs_b_1/103-9835237-1849422?v=glance&s=books

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Specializes in Emergency & Trauma/Adult ICU.

Yes, it's the Mosby book

http://www.ecampus.com/bk_detail.asp?ISBN=032301609X

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Specializes in Gynecology/Oncology.

Great, thanks. I guess I've made my decision since all of you suggested the same book. :)

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Specializes in LDRP.

I have the mosby book and it looks great! Dont forgte to check half.com for it! Great prices! :p And we all can benefit from that-LOL!

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Specializes in LTC/Behavioral/ Hospice.

Yep, we use Mosby, too. :)

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