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Gastrointestinal Evaluation of Iron Deficiency Anemia
In patients with anemia, diagnose iron deficiency if:
 • Ferritin <
Gastrointestinal Evaluation ... patients with anemia, diagnose ... • Additional laboratory ... Non-invasive testing ... #workup #diagnosis
Disseminated Gonococcal Infection - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Bacteremic spread of the Gram-negative diplococci Neisseria gonorrhoeae. History
Laboratory Diagnosis ... susceptibility testing ... testing of skin ... typically part of the workup ... knees, wrists, ankles
Woltman’s sign on Physical Exam

53-year-old man presented with fatigue and sensitivity to cold. A physical examination
relaxation of the ankle ... Woltman’s sign — and laboratory ... evaluation confirmed ... a diagnosis of ... Woltmans #Signs #PhysicalExam
TTP - Laboratory Evaluation for Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura

Activity of von Willebrand factor-cleaving protease activity - A
TTP - Laboratory ... Evaluation for ... activity - A low value ... If the value is ... #Workup #Hematology
Commonly Used Diagnostic Tests for Celiac Disease

Tissue transglutaminase (tTG) IgA antibodies
 - Most reliable noninvasive test
Commonly Used Diagnostic ... negative predictive value ... Celiac #Disease #Testing ... #Laboratory #Tests ... #Diagnosis #Workup
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
 • ACTH stimulation test - Synthetic ACTH does not stimulate cortisol secretion because
Insufficiency #Evaluation ... #laboratory #diagnosis ... #testing #endocrinology ... #workup
Pitting Edema on Physical Exam
Pitting edema is often diagnosed with a physical exam. The doctor may
edema is often diagnosed ... skin to check for lasting ... Pitting #Edema #PhysicalExam ... clinical #video #ankle ... #cardiology