{"product_id":"9780323292375","title":"Laboratory Testing for Ambulatory Settings - E-Book: A Guide for Health Care Professionals","description":"\u003cp\u003eLearn the lab testing skills you need to know! \u003cb\u003eLaboratory Testing for Ambulatory Settings: A Guide for Health Care Professionals, 2nd Edition \u003c\/b\u003eprovides in-depth coverage of the most common procedures and techniques of all the new CLIA waived, point-of-care tests along with some moderately complex tests. Clear, step-by-step instructions and full-color photographs make it easy to master each test and procedure. Written by noted educators Marti Garrels and Carol S. Oatis, this edition adds a new chapter on toxicology and information on five new procedures. A companion Evolve website lets you practice clinical laboratory skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete coverage includes \u003cb\u003ethe most common CLIA waived tests\u003c\/b\u003e for any healthcare professional in the ambulatory setting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA \"triad\" organization\u003c\/b\u003e gives chapters a consistent, easy-to-follow format:\u003c\/li\u003e \u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFundamental Concepts\u003c\/b\u003e: basic information related to tests and procedures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCLIA Waived Procedures\u003c\/b\u003e: step-by-step instructions for CLIA waived tests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAdvanced Concepts\u003c\/b\u003e: further application of basic knowledge and skills towards a higher level of critical thinking and decision making, such as handling non-CLIA waived tests.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eProcedure\u003c\/i\u003e boxes\u003c\/b\u003e provide clear step-by-step instructions along with numerous full-color photos and illustrations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKey terms\u003c\/b\u003e are defined and reinforced within each chapter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCommon abbreviations\u003c\/b\u003e associated with CLIA waived testing are cited at the beginning of chapters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e7-10 review questions\u003c\/b\u003e conclude each chapter, to reinforce learning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA companion Evolve website\u003c\/b\u003e includes various activities and exercises to enhance learning with problem-solving scenarios. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA workbook\u003c\/b\u003e matches the chapters in the textbook, offering activities and exercises to reinforce laboratory concepts, terminology, and procedures. Skills sheets help you work through the competency-based procedures, and meet government standards for good laboratory practice. \u003ci\u003eSold separately.\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOver 60 new photographs and drawings\u003c\/b\u003e clarify topics and show examples of laboratory specimens so you will be able to identify them on the job.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew chapter on toxicology.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore extensive coverage of \u003cb\u003eworking with the microscope\u003c\/b\u003e prepares you for the lab.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpdated, expanded information about\u003cb\u003e quality control and quality assurance\u003c\/b\u003e provides relevant information so you can accurately and effectively perform in the lab.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUpdates on proper collection and processing of urine specimens, microbiology specimens, blood capillary and venipuncture specimens,\u003c\/b\u003e which includes new urine culture using vacutainer system, new drawings for urine and influenza specimen collections, and the latest order of blood draw including the plasma separator tube, ensure that you have the most current information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFive new procedures\u003c\/b\u003e with corresponding skill check-off sheets help you understand the most up-to-date protocols: \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClinitek Analyzer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard Hematocrit \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eINRatio \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew A1c+ Ki+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eiFOB method for fecal occult blood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Elsevier Health Sciences","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47070235492592,"sku":"9780323292375","price":51.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780323292375_p0.jpg?v=1763682710","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780323292375","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}