DeGowin’s Diagnostic Examination

DeGowin's Diagnostic Examination

Last edition Elsevier Publisher’s Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. For more than forty years, the single-best guide for learning how to become a master clinical diagnosticianMuch more than a text describing how to perform a history and physical examination, DeGowin’s Diagnostic Examination is unmatched in its ability to help you logically assess symptoms and physical signs to facilitate development of reasonable, testable diagnostic hypotheses. Part physical examination primer, part differential diagnosis guide, DeGowin’s: Describes how to obtain a complete history and perform a thorough physical examination Links symptoms and signs with the pathophysiology of disease Presents a symptom, sign, anatomy, and physiology-based approach to differential diagnosis Facilitates efficient cost-effective diagnostic testing using focused differential diagnoses Organized as a practical bedside guide to assist diagnosis, DeGowin’s is valuable as a quick reference at the point-of-care or as a text to study the principles and practice of history taking and physical examination.

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ISBN 13:h9780071814478

Imprint:hMcGraw-Hill Education

Language:hEnglish

Authors:hRichard Leblond

Pub Date:h09/2014

Pages:h896

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  • • Part physical examination primer, part differential diagnosis guide, DeGowin's: Describes how to obtain a complete history and perform a thorough physical examination Links symptoms and signs with the pathophysiology of disease Presents a symptom, sign, anatomy, and physiology-based approach to differential diagnosis Facilitates efficient cost-effective diagnostic testing using focused differential diagnoses
  • • Organized as a practical bedside guide to assist diagnosis, DeGowin's is valuable as a quick reference at the point-of-care or as a text to study the principles and practice of history taking and physical examination.
  • Richard LeBlond, MD (Iowa City, Iowa) runs the Primary Care Clinic at the University of Iowa and is Professor of Medicine. He is nationally known for his expert diagnostic skills.
  • Donald Brown, MD (Iowa City, Iowa) is Professor of Medicine at the University of Iowa.
  • Manish Suneja, MD (Iowa City, Iowa) is Associate Professor of Internal Medicine at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine.
  • joseph F. Szot, MD (Iowa City, Iowa) is Associate Professor of Internal Medicine at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine.
  • Preface • Common Abbreviations • Introduction and User’s Guide
  • PART 1 THE DIAGNOSTIC FRAMEWORK
  • 1. DIAGNOSIS • 1. Why Is Diagnosis Important? • 2. Diseases and Syndromes: Communication and Entry to the Medical Literature
  • A. The Diagnostic Examination • 1. Stories: Listen, Examine, Interpret, Explain • 2. Finding Clues to the Diagnosis • 3. Select Hypotheses: Generate a Differential Diagnosis • 4. Cognitive Tests of the Diagnostic Hypotheses • 5. Selection of Diagnostic Tests • 6. Rare Diseases • 7. Certainty and Diagnosis • 8. Prognostic Uncertainty • 9. Deferred Diagnoses • 10. A Summary of the Diagnostic Process • 11. Caveat • 12. An Example of the Diagnostic Process
  • B. Other Examinations • 1. The Autopsy • 2. Other Varieties of Medical Examinations
  • 2. HISTORY TAKING AND THE MEDICAL RECORD
  • A. Outline of the Medical Record
  • B. Procedure for Taking a History • 1. Description of the Medical History • 2. Scope of the History • 3. How to Take a History • 4. Do Not Make Assumptions
  • C. Completion of the Medical Record • 1. Identification • 2. The Informant • 3. Chief Complaints • 4. Past Medical and Surgical History • 5. Family History • 6. Social History • 7. Military History • 8. Review of Systems • 9. Gynecologic History • 10. Male History • 11. Venereal Disease History • 12. Medications • 13. Allergies and Medication Intolerances • 14. Preventive Care Services • 15. Advance Directives • 16. Physical Examination • 17. Laboratory • 18. Assessment • 19. The Plan
  • D. The Oral Presentation
  • E. Other Clinical Notes • 1. Inpatient Progress Notes • 2. Off-Service Note • 3. Discharge Summary • 4. Clinical Notes
  • F. The Patient’s Medical Record • 1. Purposes • 2. Physician’s Signature • 3. Custody of the Record
  • G. Electronic Medical Records
  • 3. THE SCREENING PHYSICAL EXAMINATION
  • A. Methods for Physical Examination • 1. Inspection • 2. Palpation • 3. Percussion • 4. Auscultation
  • B. Procedure for the Screening Physical Examination • 1. Preparing for the Screening Examination • 2. Performance of the Screening Examination
  • C. Ultrasound in Bedside Diagnosis • 1. Technical Considerations • 2. Scope of Ultrasound in Diagnostic Examination
  • PART 2 THE DIAGNOSTIC EXAMINATION
  • The Diagnostic Examination: Chapters 4 to 16
  • 4. VITAL SIGNS, ANTHROPOMETRIC DATA, AND PAIN
  • A. Vital Signs • 1. Body Temperature • 2. The Pulse: Rate, Volume, and Rhythm • 3. Examination of the Pulse • 4. Breathing: Respiratory Rate and Pattern • 5. Blood Pressure and Pulse Pressure
  • B. Anthropometric Data • 1. Height • 2. Weight
  • C. Pain • 1. Diagnostic Attributes of Pain • 2. Pain Syndromes
  • 5. NONREGIONAL SYSTEMS AND DISEASES
  • A. Constitutional Symptoms • 1. Fatigue • 2. Disturbance of Appetite • 3. Disturbance of Thirst • 4. Constitutional Syndromes/Diseases
  • B. The Immune System • 1. Common Immunodeficiency Syndromes
  • C. The Lymphatic System • 1. Examination of the Lymph Nodes • 2. Lymph Node Symptoms • 3. Lymph Node Diseases and Syndromes • 4. Diseases and Syndromes of Specific Regional Lymph Nodes • 5. Disorders of B Cells/Plasma Cells
  • D. The Hematopoietic System and Hemostasis • 1. Red Blood Cell (Erythrocyte) Disorders • 2. Neutrophil Disorders • 3. Myeloproliferative Disorders and Acute Leukemia • 4. Platelet Disorders • 5. Coagulation Disorders
  • E. The Endocrine System • 1. Diabetes and Hypoglycemia • 2. Disorders of Thyroid Function • 3. Disorders of Adrenal Function • 4. Disorders of Parathyroid Function • 5. Disorders of Pituitary Function
  • 6. THE SKIN AND NAILS
  • A. Physiology of the Skin and Nails
  • B. Functional Anatomy of the Skin and Nails • 1. Epidermis • 2. Dermis and Subcutaneous Tissue • 3. Fingernails • 4. Toenails • 5. Skin Coloration • 6. Hair • 7. Sebaceous Glands • 8. Eccrine (Sweat) Glands • 9. Apocrine Glands • 10. Nerves • 11. Circulation of the Skin and Mucosa • 12. Cutaneous Wound Healing and Repair
  • C. Examination of the Skin and Nails• 1. Evaluation of Skin Turgor • 2. Examination of Nailfold Capillaries
  • D. Supplemental Aids to Dermatologic Diagnosis • 1. Magnification • 2. Diascopy • 3. KOH Preparation • 4. Tzanck Smear • 5. Wood Light • 6. Skin Biopsy
  • E. Skin and Nail Symptoms • 1. Itching (Pruritus)
  • F. Skin and Nail Signs • 1. Anatomic Distribution of Lesions • 2. Pattern of Lesions • 3. Morphology of Individual Lesions • 4. Generalized Skin Signs • 5. Changes in Skin Color • 6. Changes in Hair • 7. Fingernail Signs
  • G. Foot and Toenail Signs
  • H. Vascular Signs • 1. Arterial Circulation Signs • 2. Purpura • 3. Nonpurpuric Vascular Lesions
  • I. Signs of Systemic Lipid Disorders • 1. Xanthomas
  • J. Common Skin and Nail Syndromes • 1. Common Skin Disorders
  • K. Skin Infections and Infestations • 1. Insects, Spiders, Mites, and Worms • 2. Bacterial Infections • 3. Viral Infections • 4. Fungal Infections • 5. Bullous Skin Diseases • 6. Skin Manifestations of Systemic Diseases • 7. Vascular Disorders • 8. Skin Neoplasms
  • 7. THE HEAD AND NECK
  • A. Major Systems of the Head and Neck
  • B. Functional Anatomy of the Head and Neck • 1. The Scalp and Skull • 2. The Face and Neck • 3. The Ears • 4. The Eyes • 5. The Nose • 6. The Mouth and Oral Cavity • 7. The Larynx • 8. The Salivary Glands • 9. The Thyroid Gland
  • C. Physical Examination of the Head and Neck • 1. Examination of the Scalp, Face, and Skull • 2. Examination of the Ears, Hearing, and Labyrinthine Function • 3. Testing Labyrinth Function • 4. Examination of the Eyes, Visual Fields, and Visual Acuity • 5. Examination of the Nose and Sinuses • 6. Examination of the Lips, Mouth, Teeth, Tongue, and Pharynx • 7. Examination of the Larynx • 8. Examination of the Salivary Glands • 9. Examination of the Temporomandibular Joint • 10. Examination of the Neck • 11. Examination of the Lymph Nodes • 12. Examination of the Vascular System
  • D. Head and Neck Symptoms • 1. General Symptoms • 2. Skull, Scalp, and Face Symptoms • 3. Ear Symptoms • 4. Eye Symptoms • 5. Nose Symptoms • 6. Lip, Mouth, Tongue, Teeth, and Pharynx Symptoms • 7. Larynx Symptoms • 8. Salivary Gland Symptoms • 9. Neck Symptoms
  • E. Head and Neck Signs • 1. Scalp, Face, Skull, and Jaw Signs • 2. External Ear Signs • 3. External Acoustic Meatus Signs • 4. TM Signs • 5. Hearing Signs • 6. Eye Lid Signs • 7. Eye Movement Signs • 8. Conjunctiva Signs • 9. Cornea Signs • 10. Sclera Signs • 11. Pupil Signs • 12. Lens Signs • 13. Retina Signs • 14. Nose and Sinus Signs • 15. Breath Signs • 16. Lip Signs • 17. Teeth and Gum Signs • 18. Tongue Signs • 19. Pharyngeal Signs • 20. Larynx and Trachea Signs • 21. Salivary Gland Signs • 22. Neck Signs • 23. Midline Cervical Mass • 24. Lateral Cervical Masses • 25. Thyroid Signs
  • F. Head and Neck Syndromes • 1. Squamous Cell Cancers of the Head and Neck • 2. Scalp, Face, Skull, and Jaw Syndromes • 3. Eye Syndromes • 4. Ear Syndromes • 5. Nose and Sinus Syndromes • 6. Oral Syndromes (Lips, Mouth, Tongue, Teeth, and Pharynx) • 7. Larynx Syndromes • 8. Salivary Gland Syndromes • 9. Thyroid Goiters and Nodules
  • 8. THE CHEST: CHEST WALL, PULMONARY, AND CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS; THE BREASTS
  • SECTION 1 Chest Wall, Pulmonary, and Cardiovascular Systems
  • A. Major Systems and Physiology • 1. The Thoracic Wall • 2. The Respiratory System • 3. The Lungs and Pleura • 4. The Cardiovascular System
  • B. Superficial Thoracic Anatomy • 1. The Chest Wall • 2. The Lungs and Pleura • 3. The Heart and Precordium
  • C. Physical Examination of the Chest and Major Vessels • 1. Inspection of the Rib Cage and Thoracic Musculature • 2. Palpation of the Rib Cage and Thoracic Musculature • 3. Examination of the Lungs and Pleura • 4. Physical Examination of the Heart and Precordium • 5. Physical Examination of the Blood Vessels • 6. Examination of the Arterial Circulation in the Extremities • 7. Examination of the Large Limb Veins
  • D. Chest, Cardiovascular, and Respiratory Symptoms • 1. General Symptoms • 2. Chest Wall Symptoms • 3. Lung and Pleural Symptoms • 4. Cardiovascular Symptoms
  • E. Chest, Trachea, and Respiratory Signs • 1. Chest Wall Signs • 2. Trachea Signs • 3. Lung, Pleura, and Respiratory Signs • 4. Vibratory Palpation • 5. Sonorous Percussion • 6. Auscultation of Breath Sounds • 7. Auscultation of Voice Sounds • 8. Auscultation of Abnormal Sounds • 9. Interpretation of Pulmonary and Pleural Signs • 10. Sputum Signs
  • F. Cardiovascular Signs • 1. Inspection • 2. Palpation • 3. Percussion • 4. Auscultation of Heart Sounds • 5. Auscultation of Heart Murmurs • 6. Systolic Murmurs • 7. Diastolic Murmurs • 8. Continuous Murmurs • 9. Vascular Signs of Cardiac Activity • 10. Pulse Contour and Volume • 11. Arterial Murmur or Bruit • 12. Venous Signs of Cardiac Action • 13. Arterial Circulation Signs
  • G. Chest, Cardiovascular, and Respiratory Syndromes • 1. Chest Wall Syndromes • 2. Respiratory Syndromes • 3. Cardiovascular Syndromes • 4. Myocardial Ischemia Six-Dermatome Pain Syndromes • 5. Inflammatory Six-Dermatome Pain Syndromes • 6. Mediastinal and Vascular Six-Dermatome Pain Syndromes • 7. Gastrointestinal Six-Dermatome Pain Syndromes • 8. Pulmonary Six-Dermatome Pain Syndromes • 9. Other Cardiovascular Syndromes • 10. Valvular Heart Disease • 11. Congenital Heart Disease • 12. Pericardial Syndromes • 13. Disorders of the Arterial and Venous Circulations • 14. Disorders of Circulation in the Head, Neck, and Trunk • 15. Arterial Aneurysms • 16. Disorders of Large Limb Arteries • 17. Disorders of the Major Extremity Veins
  • SECTION 2 The Breasts
  • H. Breast Physiology • 1. The Female Breast • 2. The Male Breast
  • I. Superficial Anatomy of the Breasts
  • J. Physical Examination of the Breasts • 1. Breast Examination
  • K. Breast Symptoms
  • L. Breast Signs
  • M. Breast Syndromes • 1. The Female Breast • 2. The Male Breast
  • 9. THE ABDOMEN, PERINEUM, ANUS, AND RECTOSIGMOID
  • A. Major Systems and Their Physiology • 1. Alimentary System • 2. Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic System • 3. Spleen and Lymphatics • 4. Kidneys, Ureters, and Bladder
  • B. Superficial Anatomy of the Abdomen and Perineum • 1. The Abdomen • 2. The Anus • 3. The Rectum • 4. The Sigmoid and Descending Colon
  • C. Physical Examination of the Abdomen • 1. Inspection • 2. Auscultation • 3. Percussion • 4. Palpation • 5. Examination of the Perineum, Anus, Rectum, and Distal Colon • 6. Examination of the Anus • 7. Examination of the Rectum • 8. Examination of the Sigmoid Colon
  • D. Abdominal, Perineal, and Anorectal Symptoms • 1. Nonspecific Symptoms • 2. Site-Attributable Symptoms • 3. Esophagus, Stomach, and Duodenum Symptoms • 4. Small Intestine and Colon • 5. Pelvic Symptoms
  • E. Abdominal Signs • 1. Inspection< • 2. Auscultation • 3. Percussion • 4. Palpation
  • F. Perineal, Anal, and Rectal Signs • 1. Inspection • 2. Palpation
  • G. Abdominal, Perineal, and Anorectal Syndromes • 1. GI, Hepatobiliary, and Pancreatic Syndromes • 2. Acute Abdominal Pain Syndromes • 3. Acute Abdominal Pain • 4. Acute Epigastric Pain • 5. Acute RUQ Pain • 6. Acute LUQ Pain • 7. Acute RLQ Pain • 8. Acute LLQ Pain • 9. Acute Suprapubic Pain • 10. Chronic Abdominal Pain Syndromes • 11. Bloating and Distention Syndromes • 12. Diarrhea Syndromes • 13. Constipation Syndromes • 14. Bowel Obstruction Syndromes • 15. Abdominal Masses • 16. RUQ Mass • 17. Epigastric Masses • 18. LUQ Mass • 19. RLQ Masses • 20. LLQ Masses • 21. Suprapubic and Pelvic Masses • 22. Other Abdominal Masses • 23. Abdominal, Inguinal, and Other Hernias • 24. Inguinal Hernias • 25. Perineal, Anal, and Rectal Syndromes • 26. Occult GI Blood Loss
  • 10. THE URINARY SYSTEM
  • A. Overview and Physiology of the Urinary System
  • B. Anatomy of the Urinary System
  • C. Physical Examination of the Urinary System
  • D. Urinary System Symptoms
  • E. Urinary System Signs
  • F. Urethral Signs
  • G. Urinary System Syndromes
  • 11. THE FEMALE GENITALIA AND REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
  • A. Overview of Female Reproductive Physiology
  • B. Anatomy of the Female Genitalia and Reproductive System • 1. The Vulva • 2. The Vagina, Uterus, and Adnexa
  • C. Physical Examination of the Female Genitalia and Reproductive System • 1. The Female Pelvic Examination
  • D. Female Genital and Reproductive Symptoms • 1. General Symptoms • 2. Vulvar and Vaginal Symptoms
  • E. Female Genital and Reproductive Signs • 1. Vulvar Signs • 2. Urethral Meatus Abnormalities • 3. Vaginal Signs • 4. Cervical Signs • 5. Uterine Signs • 6. Adnexal Signs • 7. Rectal Signs
  • F. Female Genital and Reproductive Syndromes • 1. Menstrual Disorders • 2. Ovary Disorders • 3. Uterine Disorders
  • 12. THE MALE GENITALIA AND REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
  • A. Overview of Male Reproductive Physiology
  • B. Anatomy of the Male Reproductive System • 1. The Penis • 2. The Scrotum • 3. Testis, Epididymis, Vas Deferens, and Spermatic Cord • 4. The Prostate and Seminal Vesicles
  • C. Physical Examination of the Male Genitalia and Reproductive System • 1. Examination of the Penis • 2. Examination of the Scrotum • 3. Examination of Scrotal Contents • 4. Examination for Scrotal Hernia • 5. Examination of the Testes • 6. Examination of the Epididymis • 7. Examination of the Spermatic Cord • 8. Examination of the Male Inguinal Region for Hernia • 9. Rectal Examination of the Male
  • D. Male Genital and Reproductive Symptoms
  • E. Male Genital and Reproductive Signs • 1. Penis Signs • 2. Urethral Signs • 3. Scrotum Signs • 4. Testis, Epididymis, and Other Intrascrotal Signs • 5. Prostate and Seminal Vesicle Signs
  • F. Male Genital and Reproductive Syndromes
  • 13. THE SPINE, PELVIS, AND EXTREMITIES
  • A. Major Systems and Their Physiology • 1. Bones • 2. Joints • 3. Muscles, Tendons, and Bursae
  • B. Superficial Anatomy of the Spine and Extremities • 1. The Axial Skeleton: Spine and Pelvis • 2. Appendicular Skeleton
  • C. Physical Examination of the Spine and Extremities • 1. Examination of the Spine • 2. Examination of the Appendicular Skeleton
  • D. Musculoskeletal and Soft Tissue Symptoms • 1. Pain
  • E. Musculoskeletal and Soft Tissue Signs • 1. General Signs • 2. Thoracolumbar Spine and Pelvis Signs • 3. Appendicular Skeleton, Joint, Ligament, Tendon, and Soft-Tissue Signs
  • F. Musculoskeletal and Soft Tissue Syndromes • 1. General Syndromes • 2. Syndromes Primarily Affecting Joints • 3. Conditions Primarily Affecting Bone • 4. Neck, Spine, and Pelvis Syndromes • 5. Upper Extremity Syndromes
  • 14. THE NERVOUS SYSTEM
  • A. Overview of the Nervous System • 1. Anatomic Organization of the Nervous System • 2. The Peripheral Nervous System • 3. Functional Organization of the Nervous System
  • B. The Neurologic Examination • 1. Mental Status Screening Examination • 2. Cranial Nerve (CN) Exam • 3. Motor Examination • 4. Examination of Reflexes • 5. Posture, Balance, and Coordination—The Cerebellar Examination • 6. Testing Specific Peripheral Nerves
  • C. Neurologic Symptoms • 1. General Symptoms • 2. Cranial Nerve Symptoms • 3. Motor Symptoms • 4. Posture, Balance, and Coordination Symptoms • 5. Sensory Symptoms
  • D. Neurologic Signs • 1. Cranial Nerve Signs • 2. Anosmia—Olfactory Nerve (CN I) • 3. Visual Field Signs • 4. Eye Movement Signs • 5. Abnormalities of Gaze • 6. Pupil Signs • 7. Other Cranial Nerve Signs • 8. Motor Signs • 9. Reflex Signs
  • E. Posture, Balance, and Coordination Signs • 1. Cerebellar Signs • 2. Gait Disorders • 3. Movement Disorders • 4. Sensory Signs • 5. Autonomic Nervous System Signs • 6. Some Peripheral Nerve Signs
  • F. Neurologic Syndromes • 1. Recurrent Headache Syndromes • 2. Traction, Displacement, and Inflammation Causing Intracranial Headache • 3. Intracranial Bleeding Headaches • 4. Other Headaches • 5. Seizures • 6. Transient Impaired Consciousness • 7. Coma and Other Persistent Impairments of Consciousness • 8. Ischemic Cerebrovascular Disease • 9. Degenerative and Autoimmune CNS Diseases • 10. CNS Infections • 11. Spinal Cord Disorders • 12. Peripheral Neuropathies • 13. Other Motor and Sensory Syndromes • 14. Disorders of Language and Speech • 15. Delirium • 16. Syndromes of Impaired Mentation • 17. Syndromes of Impaired Cognition • 18. Other Syndromes
  • 15. THE MENTAL STATUS, PSYCHIATRIC, AND SOCIAL EVALUATIONS
  • SECTION 1 The Mental Status and Psychiatric Evaluation
  • A. The Mental Status Evaluation • 1. Level of Consciousness • 2. Orientation • 3. Attention • 4. Memory • 5. Thought • 6. Perception • 7. Intellect • 8. Mood • 9. Affect • 10. Appearance and Behavior
  • B. Psychiatric Symptoms and Signs • 1. Abnormal Perception • 2. Abnormal Sleep Perceptions—Parasomnias • 3. Abnormal Affect and Mood • 4. Abnormal Thinking • 5. Abnormal Memory • 6. Abnormal Behaviors • 7. Abnormal Sexual Feelings and Behaviors—Paraphilias • 8. Bulimia • 9. Anorexia Nervosa • 10. Dyssomnias
  • C. Psychiatric Syndromes • 1. Multiaxial Assessment • 2. Acute and Subacute Confusion • 3. Anxiety Disorders • 4. Disorders of Mood • 5. Personality Disorders and Abnormal Behaviors • 6. Personality Disorder Clusters • 7. Other Personality Disorders • 8. Eating Disorders • 9. Alcohol-Related Illness • 10. Impulse Control Disorders • 11. Adjustment Disorders • 12. Thought Disorders • 13. Other Disorders
  • SECTION 2 The Social Evaluation• D. Evaluation of Social Function and Risk
  • E. Common Social Syndromes and Problems • 1. Abuse and Neglect • 2. Illiteracy • 3. Homelessness • 4. Isolation • 5. Institutionalization
  • PART 3 PREOPERATIVE EVALUATION
  • 16. THE PREOPERATIVE EVALUATION
  • A. Introduction to Preoperative Screening
  • B. The History • 1. Assessment of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Risk from History • 2. Assessment of Bleeding Risk from History • 3. Assessment of Metabolic Risk: Diabetes, Renal, and Hepatic Insufficiency • 4. Age • 5. Family History • 6. Medications • 7. Social History • 8. Mechanical and Positioning Risks
  • C. The Physical Examination
  • D. Mental Status
  • E. Laboratory Tests
  • F. Summative Risk Assessment
  • PART 4 USE OF THE LABORATORY AND DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING
  • 17. PRINCIPLES OF DIAGNOSTIC TESTING
  • A. Principles of Laboratory Testing • 1. Principles of Testing for Disease • 2. Aids in the Selection and Interpretation of Tests • 3. 2 ? 2 Tables Revisited: Caveat Emptor • 4. Severity of Disease • 5. Sampling • 6. Rule In; Rule Out • 7. Summary • B. Principles of Diagnostic Imaging
  • 18. COMMON LABORATORY TESTS
  • A. Blood Chemistries • 1. Albumin • 2. Alkaline Phosphatase, Serum • 3. Anion Gap, Serum • 4. Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT), Serum • 5. Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST), Serum • 6. Bicarbonate, Total Serum (HCO3–), CO2 Content • 7. Bilirubin, Total Serum • 8. Blood Urea Nitrogen, Serum—BUN • 9. B-Type Natriuretic Peptide • 10. Calcium, Serum (Ca2+) • 11. Chloride, Serum (Cl–) • 12. Cholesterol, Serum • 13. C-Reactive Protein (CRP) • 14. Creatine Kinase (CK), Serum • 15. Creatinine, Serum • 16. Creatinine Clearance • 17. Ferritin, Serum • 18. Glomerular Filtration Rate • 19. Glucose, Serum • 20. Hemoglobin A1C: Glycohemoglobin • 21. Iron, Serum (FE2+) • 22. Iron-Binding Capacity, Serum Total • 23. Lactic Dehydrogenase (LDH), Serum • 24. Phosphate, Serum Inorganic • 25. Potassium, Serum (K+) • 26. Protein, Total Serum • 27. Protein: Albumin, Serum • 28. Protein: Globulins, Serum • 29. Protein: ?1-Globulins • 30. Protein: ?2-Globulins • 31. Protein: ?-Globulins • 32. Protein: ?-Globulins • 33. Protein: Immunoglobulin IgG • 34. Protein: Immunoglobulin IgA • 35. Protein: Immunoglobulin IgM • 36. Protein: Immunoglobulin IgD • 37. Protein: Immunoglobulin IgE • 38. Protein: Monoclonal ?-Globulins • 39. Sodium, Serum (Na+) • 40. Triglycerides • 41. Urea Nitrogen • 42. Uric Acid, Serum
  • B. Hematologic Data • 1. Blood Cells • 2. Coagulation
  • C. Urinalysis • 1. Color • 2. Acidity • 3. Specific Gravity • 4. Protein • 5. Glucose • 6. Ketones • 7. Urinary Sediment
  • D. Cerebrospinal Fluid • 1. Increased CSF Protein • 2. Decreased CSF Protein • 3. Elevated CSF Glucose • 4. Decreased CSF Glucose • 5. Increased CSF Leukocytes
  • E. Serous Body Fluids • 1. Transudates • 2. Exudates • 3. Pleural Effusion • 4. Peritoneal Effusion: Ascites • 5. Serum/Ascites Albumin Gradient • 6. WBC Counts
  • Index
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