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COVID-19 PCR and Serology Testing - Timeline
 • Nucleic Acid Test - Most reliable and can
COVID-19 PCR and ... Serology Testing ... #COVID19 #PCR #Serology ... antibody #antibodies #testing ... #laboratory #Timeline
Estimated Timeline for Detection of SARS-CoV-2 Infection Relative to Symptom Onset

#COVID19 #SARSCOV2 #PCR #Serology #Antibodies #Antibody
COVID19 #SARSCOV2 #PCR ... #Serology #Antibodies ... #Antibody #Laboratory ... #Testing #Interpretation
COVID19 Testing - PCR vs CT - Sensitivity and Specificity

Original Data via https://pubs.rsna.org/doi/full/10.1148/radiol.2020200642

Admission laboratory patterns in
COVID19 Testing ... - PCR vs CT - Sensitivity ... .2020200642 Admission laboratory ... Internet Book of Critical ... #Coronavirus #VisualAbstract
Some of the techniques used for Antenatal Diagnosis

Amniocentesis 
 - Chromosome/micro-array and DNA analysis 
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Fetal infection — PCR ... Fetal infection serology ... Fetal infection — PCR ... #Antenatal #Testing ... #Diagnosis #Laboratory
CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
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should be based on clinical ... status, and focal neurologic ... of serum CrAg testing ... comparable to CSF testing ... InfectiousDiseases #Neurology
Diagnosing Brucellosis
Epidemiological Exposures
- Endemic Regions
- Clinical Micro Lab Technicians
- Animal/Vaccine Exposure: Vets, Slaughterhouse workers, hunters
- Unpasteurized
Endemic Regions - Clinical ... cheese, ice cream) Clinical ... , Convalescent Serology ... SAT, ELISA), 16S PCR ... Criteria #Workup #Testing
Rheumatology Workup - Laboratories Studies in Rheumatic Diseases

• Septic arthritis - Gram stain and culture of
more time for the laboratory ... • Hepatitis B serology ... testing • Serum ... ANA and RF (if clinical ... Rheumatoid #Arthritis #laboratory
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 ... Other +s: PCP, Histo ... cut-offs defined in clinical ... >90% (In most clinical ... FalsePositives #Laboratory
Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Epidemiology:
 • Prevalence: 1-2 cases per million -
Prevalence: 1-2 cases per ... Clinical Manifestations ... disorders • Testing ... diazepam • EMG testing ... Management #treatment #neurology
Pragmatic diagnostic algorithm for hypokalemia. 
***Typical presentations: 
 • Vomiting: urine Na/Cl > 1.6, low urine
K/creatinine (Cr ... confirmed via genetic testing ... dependent upon local laboratory ... differential #algorithm #nephrology