"Mosby's Rapid Reference to Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests" is an inexpensive, portable, up-to-date clinical handbook that presents the most commonly performed laboratory and diagnostic tests organized alphabetically for quick reference. Tests are presented in a consistent format and in a unique sequence that simulates priorities in the clinical setting. Each test includes, where relevant, alternate or abbreviated test names; type of test; normal findings; possible critical values; test explanation; contraindications; potential complications; interfering factors; procedure and patient care (before, during, and after); and abnormal findings.