Most of the routine and many of the more specialized analyses available from todays clinical laboratory are encapsulated in this single handbook. Information about each laboratory procedure is presented in a standardized monograph format and includes test name, synonyms, patient care, specimen requirements, reference ranges, and interpretive information with footnotes and references. Over 900 laboratory tests are detailed and each entry is complete in itself. The user will also appreciate the extensive indexing and cross-referencing within this work.

A new related information field guides the user to other locations in the text where associated data can be found.

Reference ranges and critical values, where appropriate, are given in both conventional units and System International (SI) units.

A helpful key word is provided which test names, based on diagnostic property, disease entity, organ system or syndrome for which the test is useful. This focuses the users attention on specific tests available to support or rule out a clinical diagnosis.