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Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
 • ACTH stimulation test - Synthetic ACTH does not stimulate cortisol secretion because
dysfunctional adrenal cortex ... because the adrenal cortex ... Insufficiency #Evaluation ... laboratory #diagnosis #testing ... endocrinology #workup
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm - Evaluation of HPA Axis Response to ACTH

Early am cortisol < 3
Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm ... - Evaluation of ... then go to stim testing ... Standard Stim test ... #Test #Endocrinology
Adrenal Insufficiency Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Clinical suspicion: Weakness, fatigue, nausea, musculoskeletal pain, dizziness, volume depletion, abdominal pain,
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Clinical suspicion ... , hypoglycemia Testing ... ) stimulation test ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Diarrhea Workup and Management Algorithm in Transplant Patients
First Tier Microbiologic-Testing:
1. C. difficile PCR (Stool)
2. CMV qPCR
Diarrhea Workup ... and Management Algorithm ... Ova and Parasite evaluation ... Breath test for ... #Diarrhea #Workup
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
algorithm. ... indicate the initial evaluation ... history alongside evaluation ... decision for repeat testing ... LFTs #Abnormal #Algorithm
Diagnosing Brucellosis
Epidemiological Exposures
- Endemic Regions
- Clinical Micro Lab Technicians
- Animal/Vaccine Exposure: Vets, Slaughterhouse workers, hunters
- Unpasteurized
soft cheese, ice cream ... ) Clinical Features ... Genitourinary Diagnostic Tests ... Diagnosis #Criteria #Workup ... #Testing
Ocular Myasthenia Gravis on Physical Exam

A 41yo female was referred by her neurologist for double vision.
Her clinical exam ... suspected and anti-ACh ... In-office testing ... and the ice pack test ... dismay the blood work
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Thyroid Function Tests ... in the Evaluation ... Hyperthyroidism: Work-up ... of pregnancy, critical ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm
Acromegaly - Diagnosis and Management Summary - GrepMed Handbook 

Clinical Presentation: 
 • Classic Acromegaly: frontal
GrepMed Handbook Clinical ... Diagnosis and Workup ... glucose suppression test ... • Pituitary testing ... TFT, LH, FSH & ACTH
Celiac Disease - Diagnosis Algorithm
IgA TTG has high sensitivity and specificity of ~ 98% and is
Disease - Diagnosis Algorithm ... serologic marker for evaluating ... pts need further testing ... Disease #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... gastroenterology #workup