Ideal for instruction in nursing health information medical assisting medical transcription or health unit coordinator programs this book contains numerous end-of-chapter exercises and case studies to challenge the learner. The most commonly ordered tests are covered complete with an accurate description of the name and type of test how the test is performed indications and contraindications for the test and most importantly the purpose or diagnostic significance of the test. When appropriate tests are linked to diagnoses or problems. Many lab books on the market are geared solely for the nurse or technician who must perform the test whereas this book is an excellent resource for any allied health professional who needs a basic understanding of commonly ordered laboratory and diagnostic tests.(health information management HIM med. assist. med. transcription nursing laboratory tests diagnostic tests)ALSO AVAILABLE -INSTRUCTOR SUPPLEMENTS CALL CUSTOMER SUPPORT TO ORDERInstructor s Manual ISBN: 0-8273-7855-6Good Condition: Minimal damage to the cover dust jacket may not be included minimal wear to binding most of the pages undamaged(e.g. minimal creases or tears) highlighting / underlining acceptable on books as long as the text is readable and markings are not excessive no missing pages. May be a former library book with usual treatments(e.g. mylar covers call stickers stamps card pockets barcodes or remainder marks). Extra components such as CDs DVDs figurines or access codes are not included. ISBN: 9780827378544 ISBN10: 0827378548 Contributors: Moisio Marie A. Moisio Elmer W.