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Understanding Lab Studies. Bryan E. Bledsoe, DO, FACEP Midlothian, Texas. Common Emergency Lab Tests. Hematology Coagulation Tests Chemistries: Electrolytes Renal Function Tests Tests of Glucose Metabolism Tests of Lipid Metabolism Cardiac Enzymes and Markers Tests of Liver Function.
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Understanding Lab Studies Bryan E. Bledsoe, DO, FACEP Midlothian, Texas
Common Emergency Lab Tests • Hematology • Coagulation Tests • Chemistries: • Electrolytes • Renal Function Tests • Tests of Glucose Metabolism • Tests of Lipid Metabolism • Cardiac Enzymes and Markers • Tests of Liver Function
Common Emergency Lab Tests • Serologic Testing • Blood Banking • Micobiological • Endocrine Tests • Microbiology • Urinalysis • Toxicology • Arterial Blood Gas
Establishing Reference Values • Each lab must set reference values for their patient population. • National standards published annually in the New England Journal of Medicine. • Normal values MAY be abnormal for the patient in question.