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

Dr.
Algorithm for Investigation ... Abnormal Coagulation Tests ... DrEricStrong #Algorithm ... APTT #Laboratory #Hematology ... #Diagnosis #Workup
Hemolysis - Diagnostic Algorithm and Causes

Increased red cell production: 
 • Increased Reticulocytosis/polychromasia 
 • Erythroid
Hemolysis - Diagnostic Algorithm ... Hemolytic #Anemia #Algorithm ... Differential #Causes #Workup ... #Hematology #Diagnosis ... GrepMed Recommended Text
Pancytopenia - Workup and Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Consumption Disorders
 1. Autoimmune Mediated Pancytopenia
 2. Splenic Sequestration
Peripheral Destruction
Pancytopenia - Workup ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... #Pancytopenia #Workup ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Hematology
Hypernatremia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Diabetes Insipidus Workup

Step #1 - Consider the history
Step #2 - Assess
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Diabetes Insipidus Workup ... history Step #2 ... & desmopressin test ... Hypernatremia #Management #Algorithm
Approach to the Hypercoagulable State
Arterial thromboembolism
→ Cardiac rhythm monitoring, Echocardiogram, Vascular imaging
→ Test for APS, particularly
Vascular imaging → Test ... - No other workup ... Hypercoagulable #Workup ... #hematology #diagnosis ... #algorithm #hematology
Pancytopenia - Workup and Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Consumption Disorders
 1. Autoimmune Mediated Pancytopenia
 2. Splenic Sequestration
Peripheral Destruction
Pancytopenia - Workup ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... #Pancytopenia #Workup ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Hematology
Anemia Diagnostic Algorithm

Mean corpuscular (cell) volume (MCV): Average RBC size. Under 80 = microcytic. Between 80-95
Between 80-95 (up ... reticulocyte index above 2% ... If under 2%, then ... #Diagnosis #Workup ... #Hematology #Microcytic
Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) - Further Workup

 • CNS symptoms? Get an LP and imaging
FUO) - Further Workup ... Returning Traveler’ algorithm ... Test for the respective ... values supporting hematologic ... UnknownOrigin #workup
Hyponatremia - Diagnostic Evaluation Algorithm

Step 1: Consider whether Posm may actually be normal or elevated
Step 2:
Diagnostic Evaluation Algorithm ... elevated Step 2: ... Consider additional tests ... Hyponatremia #Diagnosis #Workup ... #Evaluation #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 ... Breath test for ... #Diarrhea #Workup ... #Management #Algorithm