Interpreting blood tests by professor fink youtube. Interpretation of lab data medical school university. Both test principles and result interpretation segments include illustrations to aid comprehension. Medical laboratory scientist mls are professional covering all aspect of laboratory including chemical and clinical chemistry, blood banking and hematological parameters, immunologic and serological, cytopathology and histopathological, microbiology and bacteriology, biochemical testing, body fluids such as blood, urine, csf, stool, sputum, peritoneal, pericardial and synovial fluids. Clinical examination a comprehensive collection of clinical examination osce guides that include stepbystep images of key steps. Data interpretation almostadoctor medical encyclopaedia. Data interpretation for medical students third edition paul k hamilton bschons, mb bch baohons pgdip toxicol, md, frcp edin, frcpath ian c bickle mb bch baohons, frcr data interpretations 2017 00 dd 1 10102017 3. The program was run as a series of identical 4hour small group sessions to facilitate discussion and laboratory tours.
The proband is a 52yearold man with a 2year history of progressive symptoms including gait disturbance, hyperreflexia, muscle weakness, skeletal muscle atrophy, spasticity, and upper motor neuron dysfunction consistent with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis als. Additionally, an abnormality of the cerebral white matter was seen on mri. There are numerous laboratory tests that can be done. A plain english approach, second edition this bestselling reference book provides both the need to know information, as well as the more indepth nice to know details relevant to your patients lab results. Laboratory medicine involves the analysis and evaluation of body fluids such as blood, urine, or csf, the results of which are important for the prevention, diagnosis, and staging of diseases. You are encouraged to continue your study of medical terminology after completing. Advising clinicians on laboratory test selection and. Aug 6, 2017 laboratory values provide healthcare professionals with essential clues about the patients condition and the medical interventions needed for his full recovery. The interpretation of imaging investigations is a comprehensive topic that forms a specialty in its own right. The sample codes or ids provided by the client or collector. Clinical chemistry tests measure concentrations or activities of substances ions, molecules, complexes in body fluids. Not much has changed since then because the students i work with, like many of you, continue to struggle with lab test interpretation. The site is produced by aacc, a global scientific and medical professional. Includes differential diagnoses, stepbystep approaches, and algorithms, all designed to answer your lab test questions in a flash.
Lab values interpretation cheat sheet part 1 nursing. This section features links to clinical practice resources on lab, medical and clinical tests such as hba1c, spirometry, tfts thyroid function tests, lfts liver function tests and. Lab values interpretation cheat sheet part 1 nursing labs. This concise, organized guide fits easily in a coat pocket, providing you with the tools necessary to tackle even the most challenging lab tests. Patient education on blood, urine, and other lab tests lab. Number of hours spent by medical students learning anatomic pathology.
Attending physicians also show suboptimal ability to properly order diagnostic tests in various settings. Lab values and their meanings forward the laboratory services are very pleased to see this report. Widmanns clinical interpretation of laboratory tests. Free textbooks of medical laboratory technology in pdf download by idowu olabode. It is designed to help you obtain a knowledge of basic medical terminology. Free textbooks of medical laboratory technology in pdf download. Mastering lab interpretation video and book package pesi. High total cholesterol, low hdl cholesterol, high ldl cholesterol, or high triglycerides in adults. Educating medical students in laboratory medicine american.
May 30, 2017 this website uses cookies to improve your experience. Academy of acute care physical therapy apta task force on. It is based on underlying concepts that govern the proper use and interpretation. Medical student clinical laboratory experience case study example a 63yearold man presented to his primary physician private practice in duluth, georgia with complaints of hematuria, back pain, and fever. These tests may use different kinds of body fluids such as whole blood, plasma, serum, urine and cerebrospinal fluid.
Lab tests are used to help confirm a diagnosis, monitor an illness, and the patients response to treatment. This book should be of help to nursing in understanding some of the more common tests which are conducted. The medical interpretation of a test result is based on comparison to a. Landman, validation and optimization of multiorgan segmentation on clinical imaging archives, spie ip. Laboratory tests interpretation by nurses reasearch publication continuing education 2001. Understanding and interpretation of lab tests made exceedingly easy by clinlab navigator to go tom lewis september 7, 2011 it wasnt all that long ago that a lowgrade fever, chest pain, a slightly elevated white count was the basis of diagnosis for a heart attack.
Laboratory medicine is a distinct medical discipline and a tool for patient care that is used in all specialties. Additionally, after completing this module, you will be able to discuss reasons why these common lab values may be either elevated or decreased. High total cholesterol, low hdl cholesterol, high ldl cholesterol, or high triglycerides in adults abnormal liver panel. Laboratory medicine plays an important role in daily clinical practice. As nurses are the firstline responders to the healthcare needs of patients, we should always be familiar with the common laboratory values and how to interpr. The patient had received a deceaseddonor renal transplant 3 years earlier for diabetes and hypertensive nephropathy. Lab values for this course are taken from the rush medical laboratory rush university medical center, 2012. Data interpretations 2017 01 section dd 3 10102017 3.
Define the normal ranges for the key chemistry values described in this course. It contains extensive detail on a wide range of tests and at a very reasonable price. This course will take a closer look at these components. Remember that there is some variation in ranges based on the laboratory, so be aware of the normal ranges for your facility.
This app is recommended to healthcare professionals looking for detailed information regarding lab tests however the reliance on internet connectivity and consequent functionality must. Inside, find practical approaches to the interpretation of abnormal lab tests. Laboratory tests, interpretation, and use of resources. May 14, 2020 knowing the different normal lab values is an important step in making an informed clinical decision as a nurse. Both test principles and result interpretation segments include illustrations to. This course is designed for 3rd and 4th year medical students who are faced with the challenge of bringing the extensive diagnostic capabilities of the clinical laboratory to bear on specific clinical problems. A collection of data interpretation guides to help you learn how to interpret laboratory and radiology investigations, including abgs, ecgs, cxrs and axrs. Because pathologists do not get paid for this activity and most do not have the content knowledge to be effective in advising fellow doctors about clinical laboratory test selection and result interpretation. The lecture note is also important for health professionals in other disciplines as a reference related to blood transfusion therapy. There are numerous textbooks on medical terminology for those students desiring a more complete study of the subject. Medicalimage analysis and statistical interpretation masi. Together they perform tests and investigations into all. Validation and optimization of multiorgan segmentation on clinical imaging archives. Medical image analysis and statistical interpretation lab.
See more ideas about ekg interpretation, cardiac nursing and nursing tips. Free textbooks of medical laboratory technology in pdf. These chapters start with a general introduction of the test or disease being detected, followed by the test principle, reagents required for the test, procedures and steps to perform the test, and, finally, result interpretation. As emerging research regarding early mobilization and advancements in medical practice is evolving, the academy of acute care physical therapy american physical therapy association task force on lab values took on the mission of updating the laboratory values interpretation resource to better accommodate practitioners needs. Interpretation of clinical laboratory tests date dka.
Medical students who were matched with pediatrics and other specialties in which they would see pediatric patients ie, anesthesia, dermatology, radiology, and pathology were assigned a visit to the laboratory in a tertiary care, pediatric hospital and were presented with a case study of a patient with kawasaki disease case not shown. Interpretation of a laboratory result requires that the result can be related to a relevant reference value. This section features links to clinical practice resources on lab, medical and clinical tests such as hba1c, spirometry, tfts thyroid function tests, lfts liver function tests and abgs arterial blood gases. Demonstrate an understanding and ability to apply the concepts of diagnostic sensitivity and specificity of a laboratory test to a specific clinical situation. Clinical examination a comprehensive collection of clinical examination osce guides that include stepbystep images of key steps, video demonstrations and pdf mark schemes. Understanding and interpretation of lab tests made. Sep 07, 2011 clinlab navigator to go has all the hallmarks of a successful medical app. When i was a medical student, lab test interpretation was a difficult area for me. This can be the same patients earlier results, if this is possible, or be done by comparing to data from a normal population. To learn more about laboratory medicine in general and gain a greater understanding of how laboratory testing can impact your. High alkaline phosphatase and high conjugated bilirubin in adults.
Lab test are integral to patient care and depend on cooperation and support of ward staff for accurate and timely interpretation of the results. Advising clinicians on laboratory test selection and results. Well assume youre ok with this, but you can optout if you wish. Interpretation of laboratory tests university of washington. Academy of acute care physical therapy apta task force. Diagnostic and laboratory tests are tools that provide invaluable insights and information about the patient. The most common tests include chemistry panels, hematology such as the complete blood count, and blood gases. In my opinion, its an area that doesnt get the emphasis it. It is not intended to be complete or comprehensive. Pharmacy student survival guide, 2e nemire re, kier kl. Laboratory test selection and interpretation learning. Welcome to the interpreting lab, medical and clinical tests section of the website for physicians and pharmacists.
Aug 16, 2017 professor fink identifies many of the most common blood tests run and describes how this data is interpreted and used to diagnose the condition of the patient. Widmanns isnt just page after page of lab tests with normal and abnormal valuesi recommend wallachs for that. A collection of guides to interpreting various laboratory tests, including liver function tests lfts, thyroid function tests tfts and more. Patient education on blood, urine, and other lab tests. In the latter case, to make use of the test result a reference area for the analysis in question must be. Contact your institutions library to ask if they subscribe to mcgrawhill medical products. Laboratory test selection and interpretation learning objectives 2014dji the graduating medical student should be able to. Lab tests online is designed to help you, the patient or caregiver, understand the what, why, and how of laboratory testing. Liver damage, hemolysis, billary obstruction alkaline phosphatase normally 25normally 25160 iul160 iul. To access the primary resources on this website, you can go to the full listings below. Widmanns bridges the relevant physiology and pathophysiology over to the clinical tests. Knowing the different normal lab values is an important step in making an informed clinical decision as a nurse. Medicalimage analysis and statistical interpretation.
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