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Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Thyroid Function Tests ... : Work-up similar ... • Low TSH, high ... or normal TSH, high ... #algorithm #diagnosis
Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
Hyperthyroidism ... (low TSH, High T4 ... ) - Diagnostic Algorithm ... Check pregnancy test ... #Hyperthyroidism
The following graph was prepared based on the latest information on Testing for the Diagnosis of
information on Testing ... There are NO tests ... has a high chance ... viral load may drop ... InfectiousDiseases #HIVAIDS #Testing
Rheumatology Workup - Laboratories Studies in Rheumatic Diseases

• Septic arthritis - Gram stain and culture of
Rheumatology Workup ... microscopy to examine a drop ... - CCP antibody testing ... Arthritis #laboratory #workup ... #diagnosis #testing
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Diagnosis and Workup Summary
Use a positive diagnostic strategy with minimal testing.
Diagnosis and Workup ... cultures, but test ... Giardia in those at high ... • Food allergy/ ... sensitivity testing
Urine Microscopy - Urinary Sediment Examination Instructions
Preparation of the urine for microscopic examination:
 • Clean catch
Perform dipstick testing ... conical bottom test ... tube • Add one drop ... to transfer one drop ... technique: • Use a high
Celiac Disease - Diagnosis Algorithm
IgA TTG has high sensitivity and specificity of ~ 98% and is
Disease - Diagnosis Algorithm ... IgA TTG has high ... pts need further testing ... Disease #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... gastroenterology #workup
Blood Product Transfusions One Pager Summary
Type and screen - determines blood type and detects in recipient
indirect Coombs test ... Crossmatch - involves testing ... May have drop in ... High mortality. ... false negatives on testing
The crusade against “Ab”Normal Saline continues.  This is a non-physiologic fluid that can harm our
ECF and ICF both work ... we introduce a high ... buffer against the drop ... The high CL- content ... patients we are all treating
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
nerve injury (25%) TEST ... Dorsiflexion of foot ... syndrome risk high ... ligament/meniscus testing ... WORK UP: obtain