Chapter 13: Diagnostic tests
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Overview
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In clinical practice, nursing staff are required to instigate, participate or assist in diagnostic tests and the collection of body fluids and/or specimens for various diagnostic purposes. This chapter discusses common diagnostic tests encountered in clinical practice that are used during the diagnostic process and to support ongoing treatment decisions.