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

Garrels MSA MT(ASCP) CMA (AAMA), Martha (Marti); Oatis MSEd MT SM (ASCP) CMA (AAMA), Carol S.

ISBN 10: 0323532233 / ISBN 13: 9780323532235

Published by Saunders, 2018

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Laboratory and Diagnostic Testing in Ambulatory Care: A Guide for Health Care Professionals
• Publisher: Saunders
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0323532233
• ISBN 13: 9780323532235
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 4th Edition
• Condition: good

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Synopsis

**Selected for Doody’s Core TitlesŪ 2024 with "Essential Purchase" designation in Ambulatory**

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 CLIA-waived, point-of-care tests, along with some moderately complex tests. Clear, step-by-step instructions and nearly 600 full-color 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 CLIA-waived tests prepares you for laboratory testing in the ambulatory setting
• A triad organization gives chapters a consistent, easy-to-follow format, with 1) fundamental concepts, 2) step-by-step instructions for CLIA-waived procedures, and 3) advanced concepts help hone your critical-thinking and decision-making skills
• Procedure boxes provide step-by-step instructions and full-color photos and illustrations for today’s commonly requested CLIA-waived lab tests

• NEW! Content coverage of the latest CLIA-waived 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

About the Author

Martha (Marti) Garrels is a former Professor and Program Director of the Medical Assisting program at Ivy Tech Community College in South Bend, Indiana, and Lake Washington Institute of Technology in Kirkland, Washington. She has been an active member of the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) for more than 25 years.