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

Dr.
Abnormal Coagulation Tests ... Abnormal #APTT #Laboratory ... #Hematology #Diagnosis ... #Workup
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
Our approach to the diagnosis and initial management of patients with suspected HIT. Our approach is
diagnosis and initial management ... results of HIT laboratory ... tests, which are ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Hematology #HIT