Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Syphilis Serologic Testing - Treponemal and Non-Treponemal Testing Algorithms
Treponemal Testing:
 β€’ Confirmatory or Screening - Detection
Non-Treponemal Testing ... Algorithms Treponemal ... or Screening - ... Detection of antibodies ... #diagnosis #Treponemal
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis and Screening Testing
Common causes: 
 β€’ Renal parenchymal disease
- Differential Diagnosis ... and Screening Testing ... β€’ Hyperthyroidism ... #Causes #Screening ... #Workup #table
The following graph was prepared based on the latest information on Testing for the Diagnosis of
information on Testing ... for the Diagnosis ... #HIVAIDS #Testing ... #Windows #Screening ... #Antibody #Detection
Who to test for BRCA 1/2?
Female Breast Cancer:
 β€’ ≀ 45-50 years at diagnosis
 β€’ Triple
Who to test for ... 45-50 years at diagnosis ... cancers in this table ... Breast #Cancer #screening ... #diagnosis
Cushing Syndrome Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 β€’ Suspected Cushing syndrome (central obesity, muscle weakness, refractory hypertension)
Testing:
Algorithm INDICATIONS ... FOR TESTING: β€’ ... dexamethasone suppression test ... Cushing #Syndrome #diagnosis ... #algorithm #endocrinology
Diagnosis Adrenal Insufficiency - Algorithm

Step 1) Screening Test: 6-8AM Cortisol Level
 - Early morning cortisol levels
Diagnosis Adrenal ... Insufficiency - Algorithm ... Step 1) Screening ... require Cosyntropin testing ... Insufficiency #Algorithm
The most common HIV tests used are based on the detection of three biological markers of
most common HIV tests ... are based on the detection ... Western Blot #Diagnosis ... #Windows #Screening ... #Antibody #Detection
Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based tests:
 β€’ FIT: 79% sensitivity, 94% specificity for CRC
Colorectal Cancer Screening ... Colonoscopy: 100% detection ... Cancer #colon #Screening ... #table #management ... gastroenterology #CRC #Testing
ACA Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines

When to Screen?
When to Stop?
Family History

Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based
Colorectal Cancer Screening ... Colorectal Cancer Screening ... Colonoscopy: 100% detection ... #comparison #table ... gastroenterology #CRC #Testing
Recommended initial testing for patients being evaluated for glomerular disease 

24-hour urine collection - Quantify proteinuria.
Recommended initial testing ... recommended for routine screening ... and specific for detection ... C3, C4 - Test for ... #workup #diagnosis