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Hyperthyroid States - Comparison Table - Laboratory Findings via RebelEM @srrezaie

#Diagnosis #Endocrinology #Hyperthyroid #States #Comparison #Table
Comparison Table - Laboratory ... #Diagnosis #Endocrinology ... Comparison #Table #TSH ... #FreeT4 #Labs #Laboratory ... Interpretation #TFTs #Tests
Thyroid Function Tests (TFTs) and Interpretation

 • TSH, Free T4, Free T3
 • T3 Uptake
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Thyroid Function Tests ... Interpretation • TSH ... Thyroid #Function #Tests ... Interpretation #endocrinology ... #diagnosis #laboratory
Algorithm for Investigation of Abnormal Coagulation Tests
- Prolonged PT
- Prolonged aPTT and Prolonged PT
- Prolonged aPTT

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Abnormal Coagulation Tests ... Abnormal #APTT #Laboratory ... #Hematology #Diagnosis ... #Workup
Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
Hyperthyroidism (low TSH ... Check pregnancy test ... affects diagnostic workup ... choices AND management ... #Endocrinology
Gastrointestinal Evaluation of Iron Deficiency Anemia
In patients with anemia, diagnose iron deficiency if:
 • Ferritin <
• Additional laboratory ... tests may be needed ... chronic kidney tests ... Test for celiac ... change medical management
Rheumatology Workup - Laboratories Studies in Rheumatic Diseases

• Septic arthritis - Gram stain and culture of
Rheumatology Workup ... antibody (ANA) test ... ; if positive, test ... – to consider: TSH ... #workup #diagnosis
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Thyroid Function Tests ... • Low TSH, normal ... Hyperthyroidism: Work-up ... • Low TSH, high ... algorithm #diagnosis #endocrinology
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
 • ACTH stimulation test - Synthetic ACTH does not stimulate cortisol secretion because
ACTH stimulation test ... - Serum tests that ... Insufficiency #Evaluation #laboratory ... diagnosis #testing #endocrinology ... #workup
Disseminated Gonococcal Infection - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Bacteremic spread of the Gram-negative diplococci Neisseria gonorrhoeae. History
Diagnosis and Management ... Laboratory Diagnosis ... the preferred test ... typically part of the workup ... • Test all patients
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
disease • Pull test ... fungi Initial Laboratory ... Tests: • TSH ... • RPR • Laboratory ... Differential #Diagnosis #dermatology