Lab Values

Lab Values

Everything You Need to Know About Laboratory Medicine and Its Importance in the Diagnosis of Diseases

Lab values inform clinical decisions and determine next steps in treatment. This handy book is a trusted tool for interpreting labs in clinical settings without getting lost in dense textbooks or memorizing numbers without context for application. It has case studies to show application.

Quotes:

Great book. Includes all necessary information I was hoping for in one spot. – C.O. 9/25

Very good introduction to an initially intimidating, though critical, skill. – W. 4/25

M. Mastenbjork, MD, S. Maloni, MD & D. Andersson
Course Expiration Date: Nov-20-2028
Course Performance Indicators: 9.2.3, 11.2.11, 11.3.4, 11.4.3, 11.4.4

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Book Details

Author M. Mastenbjork, MD, S. Maloni, MD & D. Andersson
Year Published 2020
Edition 2nd
Publisher Medical Creations
ISBN 978-1734741308
Format Paperback
Page Count 152
CDR Activity Numbers
  • 5.5 CE Online Test Only: 190804
  • 5.5 CE Book & Online Test: 190804

Course Objectives

Level 1 & 2 CPE

CPE Type: 741 Enduring

Upon successful completion, the users will be able to:

1.  Describe and apply common lab values like CBC, BMP, CMP, ABGs, coagulation studies, cardiac markers, liver and renal labs, and thyroid panels.

2.  Discuss three ways confidence has increased in laboratory test interpretation.

3.  Define and discuss how clinical judgment, pattern recognition, and diagnostic reasoning have strengthened.

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Why We Chose This Book

Practitioners have asked for more clinical information about interpreting lab tests.

About the Author

M. Mastenbjork, MD, is an author of best-selling medical textbooks and a key figure in medical education. With extensive experience in hospital settings, he brings a wealth of practical knowledge to his writings. As the founder of Medical Creations, his textbooks are making complex medical concepts accessible to students and professionals.

S. Maloni, MD, co-owns the educational company that published this book focused on healthcare students’ needs. She is a clinician.