Lab Results Made Easy

Nazia Hussain

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Format: Ebook

Publication date: October 15, 2025

Pages: 280 pages

ISBN: 9781914961779 Related titles:

Other editions available: Paperback

Description

It’s 16.10 on a Friday afternoon on a busy on-call day: you have just managed to find the time to review and action your lab results:
37 results in the inbox… here we go…

  • Is this serious? Does the patient need admission to hospital today?
  • It’s just out of the reference range – shall I consider that normal and tick
    as ‘no action required’?
  • Should I just repeat the test, but what testing interval is appropriate?
  • Are there other tests to request that may help in the diagnosis and
    management?

To answer these questions, and many more, the book is split into two main sections:

Clinical chapters covering clinical biochemistry, haematology, immunology and rheumatology, and microbiology, which review:

  • Managing individual abnormal test results
  • Background information
  • Causes
  • History and examination
  • Investigations: initial and further tests to consider
  • Referral
  • GP management tips
  • The role of specific tests
  • Indications for use
  • Interpretation tips

Investigations to consider for specific clinical scenarios and common signs and symptoms presenting to primary care:

  • Initial tests to perform
  • Further tests to consider

Lab Results Made Easy is essential reading for everyone looking to safely manage abnormal results in primary care – it will help with decision-making, especially at 16.10 (and later) on those Friday afternoons…

Acknowledgements; About the authors; Abbreviations

PART I: ABNORMAL TEST RESULTS
1. Clinical biochemistry
2. Haematology
3. Immunology and rheumatology
4. Microbiology

PART II: REQUESTING INVESTIGATIONS
5. Clinical scenarios
6. Signs and symptoms

A brilliant MUST HAVE book to help with those path results you just don’t know what to do with…
‘This is a revolutionary book which saves on endless googling and is certainly more reliable than AI to know what to do with that borderline Ferririn or that antinuclear antibody you wish you had never ordered.

Nazia Hussain has obviously lived a life as a GP and has clearly worked out what the needs are in this area as there are consistent and clear guidelines to help guide interpretation and actioning of tricky results as well as the more mundain ones.

Background, indication and interpretation of most results you can come across are clearly laid out and easy to access with colour coded diagrams and flow charts to make life easier.

I love this book and tap in on a weekly basis to help with the interpretation and action plan for the tests that I have difficulty in picking apart and, more importantly, those tests that land on my desk that someone else requested.’ Amazon reviewer

Fantastic!
‘A brilliant book! Logically set out and engagingly written its a book that could be used at undergraduate or postgraduate level; pre- or post-CCT. Very much recommend - wish it had been around when i was a trainee!’ Amazon reviewer

A Must-Have Guide for Every Clinician’s Desk
‘Dr. Nazia Hussain’s “Lab Results Made Easy” is not just a textbook; it's a practical, indispensable companion for any healthcare professional working in primary care. It masterfully addresses a scenario all too familiar to us: the daunting pile of lab results at the end of a hectic day, each one posing critical questions that demand swift, safe, and accurate decisions.
What sets this book apart is its brilliant, intuitive structure. By dividing the content into specific clinical chapters and common clinical scenarios, Dr. Hussain has created a resource that is incredibly easy to navigate under pressure. Whether you're grappling with an isolated abnormal result in biochemistry or trying to formulate an investigation plan for a patient presenting with vague symptoms, this book provides clear, concise, and actionable guidance.
The real genius of "Lab Results Made Easy" lies in its direct approach to the clinician's thought process. It doesn't just list causes for abnormal results; it walks you through the entire management pathway, from initial assessment and further investigations to crucial GP management tips and when to refer. The inclusion of interpretation advice and the role of specific tests is particularly valuable, helping to build confidence and reduce clinical uncertainty.
This book is an essential tool that empowers clinicians to manage abnormal results safely and effectively. It is a true lifeline that will undoubtedly improve patient care and reduce the stress of those challenging Friday afternoons. It deserves a prominent place on the desk of every GP, trainee, and primary care practitioner.’ Amazon reviewer

Gamechanger!
‘Brilliant book! This one is the one we fight for when we’re on call. The one that helps when your brain isn’t working any more. The one which settles the debates that arise during coffee! Concise but thorough, a must have in any surgery library!’ Amazon reviewer

Great, handy, quick-reference for GPs
‘"Lab Results Made Easy” by Nazia Hussain is both a comprehensive and quick reference guide for dealing with common abnormal results frequently encountered in primary care. The resource can be utilised in many ways, but I particularly enjoyed the use of flowcharts for results interpretation, quickly guiding me to the action plan dependent on mild, moderate, or severe categories. The “GP management tips” sections provide another succinct explanation that can be used when working at speed through a large number of results. For those desiring further knowledge and professional development, there are expanded sections offering much more detail from which to learn too. It is a great resource for medical students, GP trainees, and experienced GPS alike.’ Amazon reviewer

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