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CDC Recommended Laboratory HIV Testing Algorithm for Serum or Plasma Specimens

#HIV #Algorithm #Screening #Testing #HIVAIDS #Diagnosis
CDC Recommended ... Laboratory HIV Testing ... Algorithm for Serum ... Specimens #HIV ... #Testing #HIVAIDS
"Recommended laboratory HIV testing algorithm for serum or plasma specimens. Based on: Centers for Disease Control
"Recommended laboratory ... HIV testing algorithm ... Laboratory Testing ... #HIV #CDC #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #InfectiousDisease
Rheumatology Workup - Laboratories Studies in Rheumatic Diseases

• Septic arthritis - Gram stain and culture of
- CCP antibody testing ... more time for the laboratory ... Additional tests: HIV ... and C serology testing ... Rheumatoid #Arthritis #laboratory
Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based tests:
 • FIT: 79% sensitivity, 94% specificity for CRC
Performance Characteristics ... specificity for CRC ... specificity for CRC ... Tests #comparison #table ... #Testing
ACA Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines

When to Screen?
When to Stop?
Family History

Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based
Family History Performance ... specificity for CRC ... specificity for CRC ... Tests #comparison #table ... #Testing #Indications
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm

Before evaluating hypokalemia, life threatening complications such as arrhythmias and paralysis should be looked
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm ... be treated with IV ... differentiating kidney K wasting ... A urine K/Cr ratio ... Hypokalemia #diagnosis #Algorithm
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Performance thorough ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Stable patients ... surgery Stress Testing ... preoperative stress testing
Human T-Lymphotropic Virus (HTLV) Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING
Patient with risk factors
 • IV drug use
 •
Algorithm INDICATIONS ... FOR TESTING Patient ... risk factors • IV ... #Algorithm #diagnosis ... #laboratory
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Putrid sputum/sour-tasting ... Diagnosis: • CBC ... Carbapenems - IV ... antibiotics once stable ... shows a small, stable
CA-Bridge Buprenorphine Hospital Quick Start Algorithm - Management of acute opiate withdrawal 
 - Any prescriber
Hospital Quick Start Algorithm ... effective for treating ... If patient is stable ... try Bup 0.3mg IV ... Buprenorphine #Treatment #Algorithm