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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Englar, Ryane E. (Author), Dial, Sharon M. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley Blackwell, [2023]
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • The gold standard, standards of care, and spectrum of care : an evolving approach to diagnostic medicine
  • Consultation room communication strategies that facilitate dialogue on the diagnostic approach to patient care
  • Packed cell volume
  • Total protein as measured by refractometry
  • Gross and microscopic evaluation of the buffy coat
  • The blood film
  • Blood glucose
  • Blood urea nitrogen
  • Whole blood lactate
  • Saline agglutination test
  • Activated clotting time
  • Assessing urine's physical properties
  • Urine specific gravity
  • Chemical evaluation of urine
  • Urine sediment examination
  • Assessing the physical properties of fecal matter
  • Direct smears
  • Fecal flotation
  • Body cavity fluid analysis
  • Clinical cases.