Created to accommodate nurses" timeconstraints, this portable resource offers quick access to essential information. Its clear format concisely presents all of the most commonly used laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures. This reference features an alphabetical organization; a summary of 400 tests and their nursing implications before, during, and after the procedure; normal and abnormal test values for neonates, children, adults, and older adults; complication alerts; quality control; client education guidelines; assistance in coordinating schedules for tests and preparing patients for procedures; and much more!