Please write what you would like to improve on our website new tests, services, etc. The basic physiology underlying each test is described along with an explanation of how the pathology of a disease affects laboratory values. I also am looking for suggestions for a labdiagontic manual. A practical guide to interpreting blood test results dr graham basten. Women that menstruate will show a lower iron level than men due to blood loss. Measures of chloride and total bicarbonate are helpful in interpreting results in conditions involving disturbances of acidbase balance see page 23. Laboratory test result interpretation for primary care doctors in south africa article pdf available march 2017 with 165 reads how we measure reads. The results of laboratory tests affect many of the decisions a doctor makes about a persons health care, including whether additional tests are necessary, developing a treatment plan, or monitoring a persons response to treatment. Academy of acute care physical therapy apta task force. It is possible to give credit for the single point assigned for ordering of the study in addition to billing for the interpretation of the test.
I wish i would have found this book while i was in school. Interpretation of laboratory results acute care testing. P2 table of contents 4introduction to laboratory testing 8 laboratory tests 19617 amino acid panel 54 203albumin 59 albuminglobulin ratio ag ratio 63 alkaline phosphatase alp 70 alanine aminotransferase alt 75 232aspartate aminotransferase ast 80 bilirubin 85 bun blood. Academy of acute care physical therapy american physical therapy association task force on lab values took on the mission of updating the laboratory values interpretation resource to better accommodate practitioners needs. Widmanns bridges the relevant physiology and pathophysiology over to the clinical tests. Laboratory standardizatin in an international study. Lab tests are used to help confirm a diagnosis, monitor an illness, and the patients response to treatment.
Getting familiar with and interpreting laboratory values can be intimidating, particularly to new nurses. Patient education on blood, urine, and other lab tests. The cbc measures the essential components of blood. Laboratory tests interpretation by nurses reasearch publication continuing education 2001 all rights reserved. A sunburn can elevate white blood cell count, which typically signals inflammation. Jan 04, 2012 there are several great pocketbooks of critical care andor emergency nursing that contain lab values, acls algorithms, rsi, rhythm interpretation, etc. Therefore, it provides more specific information about a patients immune system than the wbc count alone. Remember its the trends within a normal range that are.
Theres always the fear of messing things up and not being able to meet the patients health needs. Liver damage, hemolysis, billary obstruction alkaline phosphatase normally 25normally 25160 iul160 iul. The urea nitrogen bun test is used to evaluate kidney function. The ultimate guide to decoding your blood test results. This can be the same patients earlier results, if this is possible, or be done by comparing to data from a normal population. Clinlabnavigator provides a comprehensive resource for healthcare professionals with more than 700 laboratory test interpretations, test utilization guidelines and transfusion guidelines.
Everything you need to know to interpret epstein barr ebv. Lab work, urine samples, and other tests may be completed as you undergo diagnosis and treatment for renal failure. We cant stop using these 3 lab interpretation apps. Interpretation of hepatitis b serologic test results. Dont forget to register to be able to save your lab tests. How to read your wellness blood test results walkin lab.
Patient education on blood, urine, and other lab tests lab. Its a good idea to schedule a doctors appointment after undergoing lab work. Feb 26, 2009 this edition of basic skills in interpreting laboratory data, 4th edition is a casebased learning tool that will enhance your skills in clinical lab test interpretation. You will leave the seminar with a number of practical pearls that can be applied to your patients in the hospital, in the primary care facility, or in the icu. This recommends a restricted diet and a lot of rest. Laboratory values and interpretation a nurses ultimate guide. Other tests may take days or weeks, especially if they have to be sent to a specific kind of. Lab tests are organized by category as well as alphabetically making the test of interest simple to find. Enter your lab test results and and get the result right away. Top rated lab value and medical reference app on itunes features. Familiarizing and interpreting laboratory values for nurses dont always have to feel that way. Lab work, urine samples and other tests may be given as you undergo diagnosis and treatment for renal failure.
The test measures levels of urea or nitrogen in your urine. The new edition of widmanns clinical interpretation of laboratory tests will update the student and practitioner on the newest laboratory tests and the efficacy of those tests that have been in use in this decade. To access the primary resources on this website, you can go to the full listings below. Laboratory tests interpretation by nurses reasearch publication continuing education 2001.
It provides fundamentals of interpreting lab test results not only for pharmacy students, but also for practitioners as an aid in assessing patient drugtreatment responses. Lab values for this course are taken from the rush medical laboratory rush university medical center, 2012. Color pdf icon pdf 1 page aphl fact sheet on the interpretation of hepatitis c virus test results. Lab test are integral to patient care and depend on cooperation and support of ward staff for accurate and timely interpretation of the results. Clinlab navigator laboratory test interpretations for. Running or any highintensity exercise can cause slight dehydration and show up as kidney insufficiency. This class is a good opportunity for beginners to become familiar with the topics of sampling and interpreting lab results, to ask questions of an hms with lab experience and to discuss some of. Interpretation of diagnostic tests jacques burton wallach.
When there is a flare up, the results on the lab can be very confusing especially when the level is shown simply as above the maximum lab result. One point is assigned for ordering the study and using the results for patient evaluationmanagement. Lab tests online is designed to help you, the patient or caregiver, understand the what, why, and how of laboratory testing. Jan 23, 2020 when there is a flare up, the results on the lab can be very confusing especially when the level is shown simply as above the maximum lab result. Because ive had about a 50% success rate with agreeing with my instructors about which title i prefer when were given a choice of several titles, im always curious to hear. Boerma gj, toleikis a, mather a, bartels ct, margeviciene l, glasunov is, leijnse b. Sodium when the sodium concentration falls below the reference interval, hyponatraemia is present.
Academy of acute care physical therapy apta task force on. Understanding lab test results in general, normal bun levels range from 620 mgdl in adults. A comparison of serum versus heparinized plasma for routine chemistry tests. A practical guide to laboratory medicine and diagnostic imaging ebook ferris medical solutions fred f. Jan 11, 2018 getting familiar with and interpreting laboratory values can be intimidating, particularly to new nurses. To aid diagnosis to monitor progress to determine correct dosage 2. If youre a bookloving np, there are a number of helpful references out there to guide you in ordering and interpreting lab studies. The test results will be used to assist the healthcare team your doctor, nurses, and others in evaluating your kidney function and. Below is a handy guide to decoding a sampling of your blood test results. May 12, 2016 this class is a good opportunity for beginners to become familiar with the topics of sampling and interpreting lab results, to ask questions of an hms with lab experience and to discuss some of. Hypoglycemia, liver disease, adrenal insufficiency, excess insulin. How to read and understand medical laboratory results. Interpretation of a laboratory result requires that the result can be related to a relevant reference value. Widmanns clinical interpretation of laboratory tests clinical interpretation of lab tests widmanns subsequent edition by ronald a.
Free interpretation of the complete blood count cbc with differential, urinalysis ua and other lab tests. Barb bancrofts approach to interpreting lab tests is a must hear for nurses in all areas and nurses at all levels. This book is incredibly helpful for interpreting labs and taking the next steps. Oct 18, 2019 knowing the different normal lab values is an important step in making an informed clinical decision as a nurse. Remember that there is some variation in ranges based on the laboratory, so be aware of the normal ranges for your facility. Rel ati ons hp rmcy altered dose in renal failure, liver failure, e. Im a second generation porters user, but there are quite a few good ones around. Knowing the different normal lab values is an important step in making an informed clinical decision as a nurse.
This edition of basic skills in interpreting laboratory data, 4th edition is a casebased learning tool that will enhance your skills in clinical lab test interpretation. This section features links to clinical practice resources on lab, medical and clinical tests such as hba1c, spirometry, tfts thyroid function tests, lfts liver function tests and abgs arterial blood gases. Interpretation of diagnostic tests, eighth edition provides the answersquickly and clearlyfor a vast range of adult and pediatric conditions. Lab reference values, medical abbreviations and medical prefix suffixes. The test results will be used to assist the healthcare team your doctor, nurses, and others in evaluating your kidney function and determining what your healthcare plan should include. Feb 06, 2020 the lab will examine the sample and provide results of their findings. This one page table outlines interpretation of initial test results to determine whether or not a patient needs additional testing and clinical evaluation. Well break them down by body system and help you understand how the numbers you see in the chart relate to whats actually happening to your patient. Jan 01, 1991 the new edition of widmanns clinical interpretation of laboratory tests will update the student and practitioner on the newest laboratory tests and the efficacy of those tests that have been in use in this decade. Different serologic markers or combinations of markers are used to identify different phases of hbv infection and to determine whether a patient has acute or chronic hbv. That way, you can discuss any unusual results facetoface.
The wbc differential evaluates the distribution and morphology of white blood cells. Welcome to the interpreting lab, medical and clinical tests section of the website for physicians and pharmacists. Differential diagnoses for both increased and decreased lab results are listed helping direct the np in using the lab value to arrive at a diagnosis. When interpreting lab results, you should look at phoshate and calcium together. In many blood test results, the first list under the test name column shows the results of the cbc, or complete blood count. Interpretation of the results of the differential must always be done with the total number of wbcs in mind. While apps are convenient and take up only virtual storage space, we totally side with nurse practitioners who prefer more tangible clinical resources. The task force consisted of physical therapists from across the country in various acute care settings. Health professional tools resource center division of. It is very important, therefore, that the laboratory tests themselves are trustworthy and that the laboratory that performs the tests meets. The interpretation presented are only related to possible functional involvement i have not included interpretation of gross abnormalities related to pathologies. Arranged by organ system, the book summarizes the available tests for most diseases, explains what the results mean, and. Diagnostic and laboratory tests are tools that provide invaluable insights and information about the patient. Understanding laboratory tests fact sheet national.
Interpretation of lab results all types of lab tests,hematological tests,blood diseases test,diabetes profile,lipid profile,kidney profile,muscle. Widmanns clinical interpretation of laboratory tests clinical interpretation of lab tests widmanns subsequent edition. The lab values course will help you understand how to interpret some of the most common and most important laboratory values you might see in your patients. Results in seconds to minutes often performed in emergency departments or ambulatory clinics that do not have a micro lab available associated with false negatives use caution if a negative dipstick test results in a patient with symptoms of a uti dipstick is specific, but not very sensitive sensitivity related to bacterial load. Great for any new healthcare providersfilled with great algorithms and nicely organized. No part of this material may be reprinted, reproduced, transmitted, stored in a retrieval system, or otherwise utilized, in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical, including photocopying or. Interpretation of laboratory tests university of washington. In the latter case, to make use of the test result a reference area for the analysis in question must be.
But while it is an important role, in most cases lab tests dont provide all the information your doctor needs to make a diagnosis or treatment decisions. A nonsymptomatic cold virus can raise or lower white blood cell count. Kines has a protocol she recommends and i use it with my patients too. Most of the causes of abnormal phosphate levels are the same as that causing abnormal calcium levels. Lab values and their meanings forward the laboratory services are very pleased to see this report. Interpretation of hepatitis b serologic test results hepatitis b serologic testing involves measurement of several hepatitis b virus hbvspeci. It should also be noted that some labs may also call phosphate phosphorus. To interpret test results use the reference range in the lab report. Biochemistry blood tests lab test results interpretation. Laboratory values and interpretation a nurses ultimate. Arranged by organ system, the book summarizes the available tests for most diseases, explains what the results mean, and discusses differential diagnoses. The site is produced by aacc, a global scientific and. This book should be of help to nursing in understanding some of the more common tests which are conducted. Widmanns clinical interpretation of laboratory tests.
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