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Laboratory methods for evaluation of coagulation disorders- primary and secondary hemostasis

#Laboratory #Testing #Hemostasis #Coagulation #Hematology
#Diagnosis
Laboratory methods ... hemostasis #Laboratory ... #Testing #Hemostasis
Tuberculous Pleural Effusions - Tests and Biomarkers
Age + fever + red blood cells + ADA -
each separate method ... #Tuberculosis #Laboratory ... #Testing #diagnosis
Helicobacter Pylori Testing  Methods - Sensitivity and Specificity

Serology - 85% - 79% - Does not
Helicobacter Pylori Testing ... Methods - Sensitivity ... other means of testing ... Pylori #HPylori #Testing ... #Laboratory #Diagnosis
Severe Hydronephrosis on POCUS

Based on this clip, which of the following is most likely abnormal?
Resolution: creatinine
Hydronephrosis on POCUS ... elevated in the setting ... Labeled Schematic ... Hydronephrosis #POCUS
Antibiotic Susceptibility Testing Methods
1) Kirby Bauer Disk Diffusion: disks impregnanted w/ Abx → circular gradient →
Susceptibility Testing ... Methods 1) Kirby ... MIC 4) Automated testing ... Susceptibility #Testing ... #laboratory #microbiology
COVID-19 Diagnostics In Context
Nucleic acid tests (NATs, for viral RNA)
1. Real time RT-PCR
2. Isothermal amplifcation
3. CRISPR
4.
Other methods ... sarscov2 #diagnosis #testing ... #laboratory #tests
Gallbladder Distension on POCUS

Gallbladder viewed in long-axis plane (sagittal on body).
Normal gallbladder dimensions are up to
Distension on POCUS ... also occurs in setting ... of fasting. ... Distension #Distended #POCUS ... clinical #ultrasound #labeled
Dilated Stomach on POCUS

This coronal plane view of the stomach can be helpful in the setting
Dilated Stomach on POCUS ... helpful in the setting ... Stomach #Gastric #POCUS ... clinical #anatomy #labeled
McConnell's Sign on POCUS Echocardiogram - PSAX
Positive McConnell's Sign (hypokinetic RV with apical sparing) indicates acute
McConnell's Sign on POCUS ... embolism in the right setting ... McConnells #Sign #POCUS ... clinical #cardiology #labeled
Pragmatic diagnostic algorithm for hypokalemia. 
***Typical presentations: 
 • Vomiting: urine Na/Cl > 1.6, low urine
confirmed via genetic testing ... dependent upon local laboratory ... methods and reporting