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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 ... Characteristics ... and pneumocystis False ... #Characteristics ... #Sensitivity #Specificity
Cholecystitis Diagnostic Test Characteristics  

Sensitivity, Specificity and Likelihood Ratios of Labs, Physical Exam findings, and
Diagnostic Test Characteristics ... Sensitivity ... Cholecystitis #Testing ... #Characteristics ... #Table #Sensitivity
The test characteristics of the heterophile antibody (AKA the monospot test) are not perfect and can
The test characteristics ... can lead to both false ... positive and false ... Serologies #Titers #Sensitivity
Test Characteristics of Physical Exam, Imaging, and LRINEC 
Score for the Identification of Necrotizing Fasciitis (Sensitivity,
Test Characteristics ... Necrotizing Fasciitis (Sensitivity ... Fasciitis #LRINEC #Testing ... #PhysicalExam #Sensitivity
Pronator Drift Testing for Stroke
Subtle extensor weakness - Sign of Upper motor neuron lesion
In detecting CT/MRI
Pronator Drift Testing ... normal exam: • Sensitivity ... 0.09 Best test characteristics ... Pronator #Drift #Testing
Causes of Bradykinetic Movement Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Parkinson's Disease (TRAP):
• Resting Tremor
• Cogwheel Rigidity
• Akinesia/Bradykinesia
•
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Disease (TRAP): • Resting ... Supranuclear Palsy - Characteristics ... System Atrophy - Characteristics ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Primary Amenorrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
No onset of menarche by age 16 with secondary
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... secondary sexual characteristics ... secondary sexual characteristics ... : • Androgen insensitivity ... Functional (e.g. eating
1,3-Beta-D-Glucan and Galactomannan Testing Sensitivity Specificity and False Positives
1,3-Beta-D-Glucan
 • Cell wall component of many fungi
Galactomannan Testing ... Sensitivity Specificity ... and False Positives ... BAL samples • False ... Galactomannan #Fungal #Testing
Fungal Biomarkers: Beta-D-Glucan and Aspergillus Galactomannan
Beta-D-Glucan:
 • Polysaccharide cell wall component of many fungi
 • Pathogens:
dermatidis • Sensitivity ... breakthrough IFI in HM • False ... : Mucorales • Sensitivity ... recipients, CGD pts • False ... Frozen ice-pops (in setting
Diagnostic algorithm for the workup of hypercalcemia. The diagnostic workup for patients presenting with hypercalcemia rests
Diagnostic algorithm ... value of 0.0115, sensitivity ... Thus, further testing ... #Differential #Algorithm