Need help finding a GOOD Lab Book...

[lmh2brn]

Hey Guys

Our school supplied us with a book that is supposed to explain all the different labs to us..but it doesn't!

Iam trying to get some advise on a good book: one that explains the labs..and what it might indicate if the lab results are high or low, etc.

Does anyone have any ideas...one that you have used that may have been or be awsome!!

Thanks for all the help!

Lisa :)

[bymysoultosqueezeRN]

im using mosby's diagnostic and laboratory test reference. i think its really good. it explains each test, procedure and patient care associated with that test , interfering factors and abnormal findings (increased, decreased levels) hope that helps!

[vashtee, RN]

Yup... I use Mosby's, too. It's excellent.

[donsterRN, ASN, BSN]

My school uses "Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests" (With Nursing Implications) by Joyce LeFever Kee. I like it a lot.

[Daytonite, BSN, RN]

davis's comprehensive handbook of laboratory and diagnostic tests with nursing implications, 2nd edition, by anne m. van leeuwen, todd r. kranpitz and lynette smith.

you can also find online lab information on these websites:

• medicine net procedures & tests a to z index http://www.medicinenet.com/procedures_and_tests/article.htm
  
• web md index list of tests http://www.webmd.com/a_to_z_guide/medical_tests.htm
  
• lab tests online http://www.labtestsonline.org/
  
• see the "tests" link in the a.d.a.m. illustrated health encyclopedia http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/index.htm