4 results
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
 • ACTH stimulation test - Synthetic ACTH does not stimulate cortisol secretion because
aldosterone - Low in cases ... atrophied from a long-term ... Insufficiency #Evaluation ... #laboratory #diagnosis ... endocrinology #workup
Anemia of Hospitalization - Pathophysiology

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

Interestingly,
Anemia of Hospitalization ... 1928, a 32-page long ... phlebotomy/ blood work ... during clinical evaluations ... #differential #diagnosis
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 ... the presence of renal ... #Workup #Hematology
Elevated Globulin - Protein Gap (Total Protein - Albumin > 4)

Work-up of an Elevated Globulin Gap:
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Albumin > 4) Work-up ... first step in evaluation ... ovarian tumors, lung ... Thalassemia, Sickle cell anemia ... #differential #diagnosis