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Algorithm for Investigation of Abnormal Coagulation Tests
- Prolonged PT
- Prolonged aPTT and Prolonged PT
- Prolonged aPTT

Dr.
Algorithm for Investigation ... of Abnormal Coagulation ... Tests - Prolonged ... APTT #Laboratory #Hematology ... #Diagnosis #Workup
Rheumatology Workup - Laboratories Studies in Rheumatic Diseases

• Septic arthritis - Gram stain and culture of
Rheumatology Workup ... for Diffuse Arthralgias ... for Diffuse Arthralgias ... Arthritis #laboratory #workup ... #Rheumatology
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
Abnormal liver function ... tests algorithm ... initial response to abnormal ... decision for repeat testing ... #Algorithm #Hepatology
Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) - Further Workup

 • CNS symptoms? Get an LP and imaging
FUO) - Further Workup ... Returning Traveler’ algorithm ... Test for the respective ... values supporting hematologic ... UnknownOrigin #workup
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Diagnosis and Workup Summary
Use a positive diagnostic strategy with minimal testing.
Diagnosis and Workup ... strategy with minimal testing ... cultures, but test ... missing things" → fewer ... Balloon Expulsion Test
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... deficiency - Abnormal ... Red Flags: • Fever ... deficiency Work ... Fecal occult blood test
Algorithm regarding the diagnosis and treatment of Hereditary Hemochromatosis HH. 

Step 1: In the patient with
Algorithm regarding ... initial screening test ... <45% and SF is normal ... elevated, HFE gene testing ... including liver and hematologic
Polycythemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Polycythemia itself isn’t a diagnosis. Like many things, it is a condition
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Better call hematology ... you’ll do a good workup ... Best to have an ... #workup #hematology
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
unique approach and workup ... nerve injury (25%) TEST ... Dorsiflexion of foot, Toe extension ... ligament/meniscus testing ... WORK UP: obtain