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Fischbach's A Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests

Frances Talaska Fischbach, Margaret Fischbach, Kate Stout · 11th Edition · Wolters Kluwer

Complete chapter-by-chapter study guide aligned with Fischbach's A Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests (11th Edition). Includes summaries, learning objectives, and NCLEX-style practice questions for all 15 chapters.

Chapter index

Chapters

Chapter 1: Diagnostic Testing
Chapter 2: Blood Studies: Hematology and Coagulation
Chapter 3: Urine Studies
Chapter 4: Stool Studies
Chapter 5: Cerebrospinal Fluid Studies
Chapter 6: Chemistry Studies
Chapter 7: Microbiologic Studies
Chapter 8: Immunodiagnostic Studies
Chapter 9: Nuclear Medicine Studies
Chapter 10: X-Ray and Computed Tomography (CT) Studies
Chapter 11: Cytologic, Histologic, and Genetic Studies
Chapter 12: Endoscopic Studies
Chapter 13: Ultrasound Studies
Chapter 14: Pulmonary Function, ABGs, and Electrolyte Studies
Chapter 15: Additional chapters: Prenatal diagnosis and special diagnostic studies (likely Chapters 15-16)

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About this study guide

This is an original study guide written to align with the topics and learning objectives covered in Fischbach's A Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests (11th Edition) by Frances Talaska Fischbach, Margaret Fischbach, Kate Stout. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or licensed by Wolters Kluwer or the textbook's authors. All summaries, practice questions, and explanations are independently authored.