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What is Fecal Occult Blood Testing (FOBT)
 • Screening for colorectal cancer in average risk population
is Fecal Occult Blood ... evaluation • False ... - Ingested blood ... cauliflower, ETOH • False ... , extended LOS
Tuberculosis Testing

LATENT TB
• LTBI is diagnosed when an asymptomatic patient has a positive TST or IGRA
Tuberculosis Testing ... QFT) • 5 y/o + low ... (TST) False-negative ... recommended because false-negative ... #Tuberculosis #Testing
Diagnosis of Hypokalemia - Differential Algorithm 

Categorized by Causes: Redistribution, Extrarenal Losses, Renal Losses (High and
- Differential Algorithm ... Losses (High and Low ... Blood Pressure) ... #Differential #Algorithm
Summary of Agents Potentially Contributing to False Positives on Urine Drug Screens (UDS)
Marijuana Metabolites
 • dronabinol,
Contributing to False ... (High Rate of False ... not result in false ... hemp products are low ... DrugScreening #UDS #Testing
Syphilis Serologic Testing - Treponemal and Non-Treponemal Testing Algorithms
Treponemal Testing:
 • Confirmatory or Screening - Detection
Syphilis Serologic Testing ... Non-Treponemal Testing ... Algorithms Treponemal ... Testing: • Confirmatory ... Definitive • Low
Cushing Syndrome Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Suspected Cushing syndrome (central obesity, muscle weakness, refractory hypertension)
Testing:
Cushing Syndrome Testing ... Algorithm INDICATIONS ... FOR TESTING: • ... Cortisol, Saliva • Low ... Syndrome #diagnosis #algorithm
The following graph was prepared based on the latest information on Testing for the Diagnosis of
information on Testing ... Viruses in the blood ... chance of giving a false ... it is likely a false ... InfectiousDiseases #HIVAIDS #Testing
Hyponatremia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Utilizing Uric Acid 
ADH promotes Urea/uric acid excretion along with water
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Uric Acid - Low ... Acid → renal salt wasting ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... nephrology #sodium #low
Adrenal Insufficiency Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Clinical suspicion: Weakness, fatigue, nausea, musculoskeletal pain, dizziness, volume depletion, abdominal pain,
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... , hypoglycemia Testing ... Baseline plasma ACTH Low ... insufficiency • Low ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm

Before evaluating hypokalemia, life threatening complications such as arrhythmias and paralysis should be looked
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm ... losses: • High Blood ... consumption • Low ... /Normal Blood Pressure ... potassium #nephrology #low