How to cite using APA in the Health Sciences

Elements for Lab or Diagnostic Protocol (for Whole Books)

Author(s). (Year). Book title. (nth ed. [do not indicate 1st edition], pp. nn-nn). Publisher.

Example

Pagana, K. D., Pagana, T. J., & Pagana, T. N. (2019). Mosby’s diagnostic and laboratory test reference (14th ed.). Elsevier.

Elements for Lab or Diagnostic Protocol (for Edited Books)

Author(s). (Year). Protocol name. In A.B. Editor & C.D. Editor (Eds.), Book title. (nth ed. [do not indicate 1st edition], pp. nn-nn).

Publisher.

Example

Cappuccino J.G., & Sherman N. (2011). Gram stain. In: O. Wasfi (ed.), Medical microbiology lab manual for PHARM 232L. (pp. 55-

57). Pearson Learning Solutions.

• Laboratory or diagnostic manuals follow the format for books or chapters in an edited book depending on the source you are using.

What is the difference between sentence and title case? Find out in Formatting Tips.

Don't leave it blank! Find out how to properly indicate that information is missing from one of your reference elements by reading more about missing information.

Information on this page was adapted from "Chapter 10: Reference List", in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.), as well as the APA webpage, "Reference Lists".