Diagnostic Medical Tests

Reference Tools for the Information Age: Consumer Medical Resources

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Disclaimer:

Below are some helpful Online health and medical resources for library workers. College of DuPage and the C.O.D. Library do not own or control any of these resources, and they will not be held responsible for misuse of information or any adverse effects of recommendations stated in these resources.

Remember, when doing medical-related reference, information should always be discussed with health care providers, who can interpret it and apply it to an individual's case.

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Harvard Medical School Family Health Guide: Diagnostic Tests

http://www.health.harvard.edu/fhg/diagnostics.shtml

Answers questions such as: What are the tests for? How do they work? How do I prepare? How long before I get results?

Lab Tests Online

http://www.labtestsonline.org/understanding/index.html

Designed to help the patient or caregiver better understand that many clinical lab tests are part of routine care as well as diagnosis and treatment of conditions and diseases, this site is a collaboration of professional societies representing the lab community.

Merck Manual, Appendix III, Common Medical Tests

http://www.merck.com/mmhe/index.html

This site provides the normal test result ranges for blood tests as well as a chart of diagnostic procedures, body area tested and descriptions.