Abnormal Laboratory Results is a comprehensive collection of common abnormal test results which examine the dilemmas of abnormal tests and outlines how to approach them. Each test is analysed and interpreted in a structured, logical way and assessed in terms of its abnormal and normal reference range. The results are then presented in a variety of clinical contexts so an accurate prognosis and recommendations on management can be made. Each chapter was originally published as an article in the series titled Abnormal Laboratory Results by the journal Australian Prescriber Key Features 13 completely new chapters All previous chapters updated PVC cover and two colour internals New Book: Abnormal Laboratory Results, Geoffrey Kellerman from McGraw-Hill Education ANZ- Medical

Table of Contents:
Abnormal Laboratory Results Foreword Preface to the third edition Contributors AcknowledgmentsPart 1 General Issues 1 What to do about abnormal laboratory results 2 Abnormal laboratory results 3 What does the reference range of a biochemical screen test mean? 4 Pitfalls in interpreting laboratory results 5 Moving beyond sensitivity and specificity: using likelihood ratios to help interpret diagnostic tests 6 Point-of-care testing comes of age in Australia 7 Urine testing Part 2 Biochemistry Tests 8 Plasma sodium 9 Serum potassium 10 Serum urea 11 Assessing renal function 12 Interpreting arterial blood gases 13 Calcium and vitamin D 14 Magnesium: the forgotten electrolyte 15 Hyperuricaemia 16 Liver function tests 17 Interpretation and significance of high blood cholesterol 18 Managing hyperlipidaemia: criteria for investigating lipids 19 New cardiac markers 20 B-type natriuretic peptide: a new diagnostic tool for congestive heart failure 21 Thyroid function tests 22 Evaluating adrenocortical function in adults 23 The glucose tolerance test 24 Diabetes monitoring: use of glycated haemoglobin and glycated protein assays 25 Fertility testing 26 Biochemical tests in pregnancy 27 Biochemical tests for abnormalities in pregnancy 28 Interpreting paediatric biochemistry results 29 Drug screens 30 Therapeutic drug monitoring: which drugs, why, when and how to do itPart 3 Haematology Tests 31 The red cells 32 Interpreting biochemical tests for iron deficiency: diagnostic difficulties imposed by the limitations of individual tests 33 Appropriate use of tests for folate and vitamin B deficiency 34 Screening for thalassaemia and haemoglobin variants 35 Investigations for thrombotic tendencies 36 Tests of haemostasis: detecting the patient at risk of bleeding 37 Abnormal haematology results in childrenPart 4 Microbiology Tests 38 Hepatitis B: laboratory diagnosis and vaccination 39 Hepatitis C: laboratory diagnosis and monitoring 40 HIV testing in Australia 41 Testing for sexually transmitted infections 42 Testing for Helicobacter pyloriPart 5 Immunology Tests 43 Screening for multiple myeloma 44 Testing cell-mediated immunity 45 Cell markers 46 Skin prick testing and in vitro assays for allergic sensitivity 47 Antinuclear antibodies (ANA) 48 Rheumatoid factor and anti-citrullinated peptide antibodyPart 6 Genetic Tests 49 BRCA testing for familial breast cancer Index