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Lab patterns seen in Inborn Errors of Metabolism

A table of lab values compiled from UpToDate and
Lab patterns seen ... A table of lab ... values compiled ... along with my own additions ... metabolicemergency-pathophysiology-differential-pediatrics-metabolism-algorithm-diagnosis
Diagnostic algorithm for the workup of hypercalcemia. The diagnostic workup for patients presenting with hypercalcemia rests
Diagnostic algorithm ... suppressed PTH values ... calcium-creatinine ratio cutoff value ... Thus, further testing ... #Differential #Algorithm
Hypoglycemia - Evaluation Algorithm
Interpreting Hypoglycemia Labs - the patient must be hypoglycemic at the time of
Hypoglycemia - Evaluation Algorithm ... Interpreting Hypoglycemia Labs ... at the time of testing ... Hypoglycemia #Evaluation #Algorithm ... #workup #diagnosis
Gynecomastia - Differential Diagnosis a
nd Workup Algorithm
Gynecomastia is common in clinical practice, affecting ~50% of males
Diagnosis a nd Workup ... Algorithm Gynecomastia ... affecting ~50% of males ... Labs: TSH, Cr, LFTs ... #Algorithm #endocrinology
Syncope Diagnostic Testing and Evaluation: Cost Effectiveness
Frequency obtained - Abnormal findings - Helped determine etiology of
Syncope Diagnostic Testing ... Frequency obtained - Abnormal ... Syncope #diagnosis #workup ... #testing #Cost ... Effectiveness #table #comparison
Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) - Further Workup

 • CNS symptoms? Get an LP and imaging
FUO) - Further Workup ... Returning Traveler’ algorithm ... artery biopsy • Lab ... values supporting ... UnknownOrigin #workup
Osteomalacia & Osteoporosis in People with HIV
Osteomalacia:
 - Decreased bone matrix mineralization. In people with HIV
TDF renal PO4 wasting ... pseudofracture - Lab ... Osteopenia - Lab ... : Normal, mild-mod ... Osteoporosis #HIVAIDS #Comparison
Antenatal Visits - Testing and Schedule
At Every Visit:	
 • Gestational Age	
 • BP
 • Maternal Weight
Protein Blood Work ... - GDM if ≥1 value ... is abnormal ... Well-being GBS Testing ... Antenatal #Visits #Testing
Algorithm for Treating Constipation in Hospitalized Patients
1. Start with miralax daily, uptitrate to desired BM, consider
Algorithm for Treating ... desired BM, consider addition ... or soap suds w/ oral ... #Constipation #Algorithm
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
• Low TSH, Low normal ... • Low TSH, normal ... Hyperthyroidism: Work-up ... Can repeat labs ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm