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Laboratory Tests
Assessments used to aid in clinical decision-making and monitor patient health.
Screening for Diseases
The process of identifying hidden diseases in patients.
Risk Stratification
Evaluating patients to determine their risk for developing diseases and guiding preventative therapy.
Monitoring Patient Conditions
Tracking the progression of diseases and adjusting treatment plans accordingly.
Predictive Scoring
Tools used in ICUs to measure disease severity and predict patient outcomes.
Safety Assessment for Physical Therapy
Evaluating lab results to ensure patient safety during physical therapy.
Reference Ranges
Standard values for lab tests that can vary based on sex, gender identity, and race.
Lab Value Identifiers
Notations such as "L" for low and "H" for high lab results.
False Negatives/Positives
Incorrect lab results that can lead to misdiagnosis, highlighting the need for continuous monitoring.
Communication Gaps
The necessity for collaboration among healthcare professionals to interpret lab results effectively.
Individual Tolerances
Variability in how different individuals respond to lab results based on their homeostasis.
Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP)
A set of 7-8 tests that evaluate electrolytes, glucose, and kidney function.
Routine Testing
Common lab tests performed for conditions like diabetes and kidney disease.
Sodium Levels
The significance of hyponatremia (low sodium) and hypernatremia (high sodium) in patient health.
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
An expanded panel that includes BMP and liver function tests.
Hepatic Function Panel
A set of tests, including MELD scoring, used to assess liver disease prognosis.
Complete Blood Count (CBC)
A test that measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
Clinical Relevance of CBC
Used to assess anemia, infection response, and clotting ability.
Altered Blood Counts
Conditions like pancytopenia that indicate various health issues.
Key Measurements
Important lab values such as hematocrit, hemoglobin, iron, vitamin B12, and folic acid.
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)
A test that serves as an indicator of inflammation in the body.
Cardiovascular Lab Tests
Tests that help diagnose conditions like congestive heart failure.
ANP and BNP Levels
Biomarkers used to indicate heart failure severity.
Creatine Kinase (CK)
An enzyme whose levels are relevant for diagnosing muscle and heart conditions.
Troponin
A critical marker for diagnosing myocardial injury.
Immunologic Tests
Assessments of immunoglobulins and antibodies, important in diagnosing autoimmune diseases.