4 results
Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs) - Interpretation Algorithm
 • Normal
 • Pulmonary Hypertension, Anemia, Carboxyhemoglobinemia
 • Chest
Tests (PFTs) - ... Interpretation Algorithm ... Hypertension, Anemia ... #FunctionTests ... #PFTs #Interpretation
TTP - Laboratory Evaluation for Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura

Activity of von Willebrand factor-cleaving protease activity - A
TTP - Laboratory Evaluation ... value is low, tests ... result in severe anemia ... leukocytosis with a left shift ... ThromboticThrombocytopenicPurpura #Diagnosis #Workup
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Thyroid Function Tests ... in the Evaluation ... Hyperthyroidism: Work-up ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm ... endocrinology #TFTs #TSH #Interpretation
Anemia of Hospitalization - Pathophysiology

Why does the Hgb/Hct drop in the first two days during hospitalization?

Interestingly,
prolonged bed rest ... These shifts of ... phlebotomy/ blood work ... during clinical evaluations ... conclusion, prolonged rest