Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Algorithm for Investigation of Abnormal Coagulation Tests
- Prolonged PT
- Prolonged aPTT and Prolonged PT
- Prolonged aPTT

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Algorithm for Investigation ... Abnormal Coagulation Tests ... and Prolonged PT ... DrEricStrong #Algorithm ... #Laboratory #Hematology
Effect of Anticoagulants on Coagulation Tests
PT / INR, aPTT, Anti-Xa Activity, Activated Clotting Time, Thrombin Time,
on Coagulation Tests ... PT / INR, aPTT, ... Anticoagulants #Tests ... Anticoagulation #Testing ... #Diagnosis #Laboratory
COVID-19 PCR and Serology Testing - Timeline
 β€’ Nucleic Acid Test - Most reliable and can
COVID-19 PCR and ... Serology Testing ... Most reliable and ... antibody #antibodies #testing ... #laboratory #Timeline
Iron Deficiency Anemia vs Anemia of Chronic Disease - Laboratory Testing

SUMMARY:
 - RDW, FEP, serum iron,
Chronic Disease - Laboratory ... Testing SUMMARY ... non-invasive test ... but compliance and ... #Testing #Comparison
Syphilis Diagnostic Algorithm
 β€’ Syphilis (TP) EIA
 β€’ RPR
 β€’ A different treponemal specific test (TPPA)

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Syphilis Diagnostic Algorithm ... treponemal specific test ... Syphilis #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Testing #laboratory
Mixing Study
 β€’ Clotting tests can be abnormal due to either a clotting factor deficiency, or
Study β€’ Clotting tests ... between deficiencies and ... β€’ Clotting tests ... PT and/or aPTT) ... pathophysiology #hematology #laboratory
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 β€’ Low TSH, Low normal T4
Thyroid Function Tests ... Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism ... Possibly Central Hypothyroidism ... critical illness, and ... #algorithm #diagnosis
Prothrombin Time (PT) and Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTT)

Prothrombin Time (PT) - Often Elevated in:
 β€’ Vitamin
Prothrombin Time (PT) and ... Thromboplastin Time (PTT ... Thromboplastin Time (PTT ... β€’ Underfilled test ... Thromboplastin #laboratory
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 ... between 11 pm and ... Syndrome #diagnosis #algorithm
Tuberculous Pleural Effusions - Tests and Biomarkers
Age + fever + red blood cells + ADA -
Pleural Effusions - Tests ... and Biomarkers ... amplification test ... #Tuberculosis #Laboratory ... #Testing #diagnosis