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Each test entry is presented in a consistent format to provide quick access to information on specimen collection, normal findings, indications, test explanation, procedure and patient care, and test results and clinical significance, as well as any applicable contraindications, potential complications, critical values, interfering factors, and related tests. This edition has been updated to reflect the latest procedures, equipment, and techniques, along with 35 of the most current laboratory and diagnostic tests. Plus, Canadian guidelines are highlighted by a maple leaf icon for easy reference!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUNIQUE! Canadian guidelines are highlighted by a maple leaf icon\u003c\/strong\u003e in the text margin for easy identification and reference\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUNIQUE! A description of commonly performed laboratory methods\u003c\/strong\u003e explains methods used to evaluate blood, urine, spinal fluid, and other specimens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUNIQUE! \u003cem\u003eCultural Considerations\u003c\/em\u003e boxes\u003c\/strong\u003e highlight important aspects of working with patients from the diverse cultural and racial backgrounds of the Canadian population, such as Indigenous communities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUNIQUE! Coverage of the clinical significance of test results\u003c\/strong\u003e explains why a given test result indicates specific diseases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUNIQUE! SI units in the \u003cem\u003eNormal Findings\u003c\/em\u003e section of appropriate tests\u003c\/strong\u003e offer quick and easy reference (conventional units also included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUNIQUE! \u003cem\u003eRelated Tests\u003c\/em\u003e sections\u003c\/strong\u003e list tests that provide similar information or are used to evaluate the same body system, disease process, or symptom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInformation on Canadian standard precautions and procedures\u003c\/strong\u003e covers those set forth by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, as well as Canadian screening protocols such as those set out in the Canadian Cancer Society Screening Guidelines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlood studies coverage\u003c\/strong\u003e includes Canadian test-tube colouring classifications and guidelines for the correct order and process of collecting blood samples in Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNecessary consideration is given to the differences between provinces\/territories\u003c\/strong\u003e (and institutions) in regard to privacy legislation, obtaining consent, agency guidelines, procedure protocols, and the availability of tests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage of Canadian privacy laws and legislation\u003c\/strong\u003e includes PHIPA and PIPEDA, the Canadian Labour Code, policies for DNA collection, reporting of infections such as Chlamydia, and much more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUp-to-date Canadian statistics\u003c\/strong\u003e are provided for topics such as STDs and \u003cem\u003eC. difficile\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew to this Edition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNEW! X# of the most current laboratory and diagnostic tests, including COVID-19 testing added to this new edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNEW! Updated photographs and illustrations clarify key concepts and reflect the latest procedures, equipment, and techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUNIQUE! Truly Canadian book with updated Canadian guidelines highlighted by a maple leaf icon in the text margin for easy identification and reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUNIQUE! Coverage of the clinical significance of test results explains why a given test result indicates specific diseases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUNIQUE! A description of commonly performed laboratory methods, explains methods used to evaluate blood, urine, spinal fluid, and other specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUNIQUE! Cultural Considerations boxes highlight important aspects of working with patients from the diverse cultural and racial backgrounds of the Canadian population, such as Indigenous communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUNIQUE! SI units in the Normal Findings section of appropriate tests offer quick and easy reference (conventional units also included).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUNIQUE! 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