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Algorithm for Investigation of Abnormal Coagulation Tests
- Prolonged PT
- Prolonged aPTT and Prolonged PT
- Prolonged aPTT

Dr.
Investigation of Abnormal ... Coagulation Tests ... #APTT #Laboratory ... #Hematology #Diagnosis ... #Workup
Pronator Drift Testing for Stroke
Subtle extensor weakness - Sign of Upper motor neuron lesion
In detecting CT/MRI
Pronator Drift Testing ... in patient with normal ... test characteristics ... physicalexam #diagnosis #neurology ... #cva
The head impulse test (HIT) result is positive (abnormal) in nearly all patients with a peripheral
The head impulse test ... result is positive (abnormal ... #PhysicalExam #Neurology ... VestibularSyndrome #Posterior #CVA ... #HeadImpulse #Testing
Gastrointestinal Evaluation of Iron Deficiency Anemia
In patients with anemia, diagnose iron deficiency if:
 • Ferritin <
• Additional laboratory ... tests may be needed ... Test for celiac ... Non-invasive testing ... Gastrointestinal #Evaluation #workup
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
Diagnosis and Workup ... smear, HIV/HCV testing ... K), H. pylori test ... (CVID, WAS), (neurologic ... #hematology
Rheumatology Workup - Laboratories Studies in Rheumatic Diseases

• Septic arthritis - Gram stain and culture of
Rheumatology Workup ... more time for the laboratory ... Rheumatoid #Arthritis #laboratory ... #workup #diagnosis ... #testing #Rheumatology
Diarrhea Workup and Management Algorithm in Transplant Patients
First Tier Microbiologic-Testing:
1. C. difficile PCR (Stool)
2. CMV qPCR
Diarrhea Workup ... Ova and Parasite ... Breath test for ... #Diarrhea #Workup ... Transplant #diagnosis #differential
Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm for Transaminitis
Hepatocellular Pattern (ALT or AST > ALP):
Abnormal Liver Function ... Tests - Differential ... Flukes, Cholangio CA ... , Pancreatic CA, ... Algorithm #diagnosis #hepatology
Hemolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

1) Environment
  - Fragmentation
  - MAHA: TTP, HUS, DIC, HELLP
Hemolysis - Differential ... Hypophostphatemia Laboratory ... Tests: - Haptoglobin ... Blood Smear ↑ abnormal ... #Diagnosis #hematology
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
Abnormal liver function ... initial response to abnormal ... decision for repeat testing ... #Algorithm #Hepatology ... Liver #Enzymes #Differential