Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Iron Deficiency Anemia vs Anemia of Chronic Disease - Laboratory Testing

SUMMARY:
 - RDW, FEP, serum iron,
Chronic Disease - Laboratory ... Testing SUMMARY ... non-invasive test ... #Testing #Comparison ... #Table #Fe
Syncope Diagnostic Testing and Evaluation: Cost Effectiveness
Frequency obtained - Abnormal findings - Helped determine etiology of
Cost - Cost per test ... etiology of syncope Tests ... Cardiac stress test ... Effectiveness #table ... #comparison
Syphilis Diagnostic Algorithm
 β€’ Syphilis (TP) EIA
 β€’ RPR
 β€’ A different treponemal specific test (TPPA)

ID
Syphilis Diagnostic Algorithm ... treponemal specific test ... Syphilis #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Testing #laboratory
Antenatal Visits - Testing and Schedule
At Every Visit:	
 β€’ Gestational Age	
 β€’ BP
 β€’ Maternal Weight
Glucose Challenge Test ... Glucose Tolerance Test ... Well-being GBS Testing ... Amy Chung, MD, MSc ... #Schedule #Screening
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis and Screening Testing
Common causes: 
 β€’ Renal parenchymal disease
Testing Common ... Renal ultrasound, Tests ... sodium loading test ... saline infusion test ... dexamethasone suppression test
Who to test for BRCA 1/2?
Female Breast Cancer:
 β€’ ≀ 45-50 years at diagnosis
 β€’ Triple
Who to test for ... cancers in this table ... factors in this table ... criteria for testing ... Breast #Cancer #screening
Cushing Syndrome Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 β€’ Suspected Cushing syndrome (central obesity, muscle weakness, refractory hypertension)
Testing:
Cushing Syndrome Testing ... Algorithm INDICATIONS ... FOR TESTING: β€’ ... dexamethasone suppression test ... Syndrome #diagnosis #algorithm
Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based tests:
 β€’ FIT: 79% sensitivity, 94% specificity for CRC
Tests Stool/blood-based ... tests: β€’ FIT: ... Multitarget stool DNA test ... #Tests #comparison ... #table #management
Diagnosis Adrenal Insufficiency - Algorithm

Step 1) Screening Test: 6-8AM Cortisol Level
 - Early morning cortisol levels
Step 1) Screening ... Test: 6-8AM Cortisol ... require Cosyntropin testing ... ) Confirmation Test ... This test determines
ACA Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines

When to Screen?
When to Stop?
Family History

Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based
Tests Stool/blood-based ... tests: β€’ FIT: ... Multitarget stool DNA test ... #Indications #Tests ... #comparison #table