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Diagnostic algorithm for the workup of hypercalcemia. The diagnostic workup for patients presenting with hypercalcemia rests
Diagnostic algorithm ... The diagnostic workup ... value of 0.0115, sensitivity ... for correct classification ... Thus, further testing
Commonly Used Diagnostic Tests for Celiac Disease

Tissue transglutaminase (tTG) IgA antibodies
 - Most reliable noninvasive test
Commonly Used Diagnostic ... - High sensitivity ... Celiac #Disease #Testing ... #Diagnosis #Workup ... #Table
Syncope Diagnostic Testing and Evaluation: Cost Effectiveness
Frequency obtained - Abnormal findings - Helped determine etiology of
Syncope Diagnostic ... Testing and Evaluation ... EricsMedicalLectures/ #Syncope #diagnosis ... #workup #testing ... Effectiveness #table
Cholecystitis Diagnostic Test Characteristics  

Sensitivity, Specificity and Likelihood Ratios of Labs, Physical Exam findings, and
Cholecystitis Diagnostic ... Test Characteristics ... Sensitivity ... Cholecystitis #Testing ... Characteristics #Table
Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based tests:
 • FIT: 79% sensitivity, 94% specificity for CRC
Cancer Screening Tests ... lesions or SSLs • Colon ... Colorectal #Cancer #colon ... #comparison #table ... gastroenterology #CRC #Testing
Diagnostic algorithm for a child or adolescent with suspected pulmonary hypertension. CHD, congenital heart disease; CPET,
Diagnostic algorithm ... cardiopulmonary exercise testing ... liver function test ... #Hypertension #Workup ... #Algorithm
ACA Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines

When to Screen?
When to Stop?
Family History

Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based
Cancer Screening Tests ... lesions or SSLs • Colon ... Colorectal #Cancer #colon ... #comparison #table ... gastroenterology #CRC #Testing
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Diagnosis and Workup Summary
Use a positive diagnostic strategy with minimal testing.
and Workup Summary ... strategy with minimal testing ... cultures, but test ... Food allergy/ sensitivity ... testing unless
Rheumatology Workup - Laboratories Studies in Rheumatic Diseases

• Septic arthritis - Gram stain and culture of
Rheumatology Workup ... but lower sensitivity ... (to support a diagnosis ... Arthritis #laboratory #workup ... #diagnosis #testing
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 ... Breath test for ... #Diarrhea #Workup ... #Transplant #diagnosis