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1,3 Beta-D-Glucan and Galactomannan - Pathogens, and Testing Characteristics
1,3 ß-D-glucan:
 • Most fungi excluding mucor and
Pathogens, and Testing ... Glucan-containing gauzes ... Most specific for diagnosing ... Characteristics #Sensitivity ... #Specificity #Laboratory
Causes of Primary Amenorrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
No onset of menarche by age 16 with secondary
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm No onset ... Hypothalamic: • Functional ... #Algorithm #Causes ... #OBGyn #Gynecology
Causes of Secondary Amenorrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Absence of menses for more than 3 cycles or
Causes of Secondary ... Algorithm Absence ... estrogen: • Functional ... #Algorithm #Causes ... #OBGyn #Gynecology
Rheumatology Workup - Laboratories Studies in Rheumatic Diseases

• Septic arthritis - Gram stain and culture of
has higher specificity ... test but lower sensitivity ... including liver function ... (to support a diagnosis ... #workup #diagnosis
Pragmatic diagnostic algorithm for hypokalemia. 
***Typical presentations: 
 • Vomiting: urine Na/Cl > 1.6, low urine
Pragmatic diagnostic ... algorithm for hypokalemia ... confirmed via genetic testing ... ; interpretation ... dependent upon local laboratory