Laboratory and Diagnostic Testing in Ambulatory Care: A Guide for Health Care Professionals

Learn to master the latest lab testing techniques! Ideal for Medical Assisting and Medical Laboratory Technician programs, Laboratory and Diagnostic Testing in Ambulatory Care: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals, 4th Edition, covers the procedures and techniques of commonly used and new CLIAwaived, pointofcare tests, along with some moderately complex tests. Clear, stepbystep instructions and nearly 600 fullcolor photographs make it easy for you to learn each test and procedure. This edition includes a focus on new technology and the resulting significant advancements in testing.. Expanded coverage of electrocardiography and spirometry reflect the expanding roles of Medical Assistants and Medical Laboratory Technicians. Review questions in the book are accompanied by practice quizzes and videos online to help you master content and hone skills. Comprehensive coverage of the most common CLIAwaived tests prepares you for laboratory testing in the ambulatory setting. A triad organization gives chapters a consistent, easytofollow format, with 1) fundamental concepts, 2) stepbystep instructions for CLIAwaived procedures, and 3) advanced concepts help hone your criticalthinking and decisionmaking skills. Procedure boxes provide stepbystep instructions and fullcolor photos and illustrations for todays commonly requested CLIAwaived lab tests. NEW! Content coverage of the latest CLIAwaived and moderately complex testing (including automated CBCs and automated chemistries) and the significant technological advancements NEW! Chapter quizzes online help you ensure comprehension and prepare for classroom and certification exams. UPDATED art program with more than 100 new and updated images that showcase new technology and the lab testing steps and techniques.