Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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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
Thyroid Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypothyroidism:
 β€’ Hasimoto’s
 β€’ Radioactive Iodine 
 β€’ Hypopituitarism
 β€’ Iodine
Thyroid Disorders - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hypothyroidism ... Amy Chung, MD, MSc ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
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)

ID
Syphilis Diagnostic Algorithm ... treponemal specific test ... Syphilis #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Testing #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
Reflex Testing - Causes of Hyporeflexia and Hyperreflexia
Focal Hyporeflexia: 
 β€’ Radiculopathy, Mononeuropathy, Polyneuropathy, Acute stroke,
Reflex Testing - ... of Hyporeflexia and ... Hypermagnesemia, Hypothyroidism ... Hyperreflexia #Testing ... #Causes #differential
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
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis and Screening Testing
Common causes: 
 β€’ Renal parenchymal disease
Hypertension - Differential ... Testing Common ... salivary cortisol β€’ Hypothyroidism ... β€’ Hyperthyroidism ... #Hypertension #Differential
Tuberculous Pleural Effusions - Tests and Biomarkers
Age + fever + red blood cells + ADA -
Pleural Effusions - Tests ... and Biomarkers ... amplification test ... #Tuberculosis #Laboratory ... #Testing #diagnosis
Antenatal Visits - Testing and Schedule
At Every Visit:	
 β€’ Gestational Age	
 β€’ BP
 β€’ Maternal Weight
Glucose Tolerance Testing ... Glucose Challenge Test ... Glucose Tolerance Test ... Well-being GBS Testing ... Amy Chung, MD, MSc