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Laboratory methods for evaluation of coagulation disorders- primary and secondary hemostasis

#Laboratory #Testing #Hemostasis #Coagulation #Hematology
#Diagnosis
Laboratory methods ... for evaluation ... hemostasis #Laboratory ... #Testing #Hemostasis ... #Coagulation #Hematology
Gastrointestinal Evaluation of Iron Deficiency Anemia
In patients with anemia, diagnose iron deficiency if:
 • Ferritin <
Gastrointestinal Evaluation ... • Additional laboratory ... Test for celiac ... Non-invasive testing ... Gastrointestinal #Evaluation
Peripheral blood findings in microangiopathic hemolytic anemia.  DIC is a clinical and laboratory diagnosis, not
a clinical and laboratory ... coagulation and other testing ... are required for evaluation ... hemolytic #anemia #Hematology
Rheumatology Workup - Laboratories Studies in Rheumatic Diseases

• Septic arthritis - Gram stain and culture of
Rheumatology Workup ... - CCP antibody testing ... more time for the laboratory ... Rheumatoid #Arthritis #laboratory ... #Rheumatology
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
indicate the initial evaluation ... history alongside evaluation ... indicates all the tests ... decision for repeat testing ... Abnormal #Algorithm #Hepatology
Commonly Observed Laboratory Findings in Hepatic / Liver Failure
 - Elevated conjugated and unconjugated bilirubin -
Commonly Observed Laboratory ... liver glycogen stores ... LiverFailure #Hepatic #Hepatology ... #Laboratory #Diagnosis ... #Testing
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
smear, HIV/HCV testing ... K), H. pylori test ... thyroid function test ... - Bone marrow evaluation ... Causes #Workup #hematology
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
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
disease • Pull test ... texture at bald spots ... fungi Initial Laboratory ... Tests: • TSH ... evaluation for
Algorithm regarding the diagnosis and treatment of Hereditary Hemochromatosis HH. 

Step 1: In the patient with
initial screening test ... normal, further evaluation ... elevated, HFE gene testing ... C282Y homozygote, evaluation ... including liver and hematologic