Lab Value Interpertation

Detailed lab values

1-Describe the physiology of blood cell development and bone marrow function

2-Discuss the interpretation and alterations of hemoglobin, hematocrit, and various red blood cell indices in the evaluation of macrocytic, microcytic, and normochromic/normocytic anemias

3-Name the different types of leukocytes and describe their primary functions

4-Interpret alterations in the white blood cell count, differential, and CD4 lymphocyte count in acute bacterial infections, parasitic infections, and human immunodeficiency virus infection

5- Identify potential causes of

neutrophilia Renal Chemistry

6- Describe clinical situations where blood urea nitrogen and serum creatinine are elevated

7- Describe the evolving role of cystatin C in estimating glomerular filtration rate

8- Understand the classification of chronic kidney disease, glomerular filtration rate categories, and albuminuria as predictors of disease Urinalysis

9-Discuss the various components assessed by macroscopic, microscopic, and chemical analysis of the urine

10- Describe the role of commonly obtained urinary electrolytes and the fractional excretion of sodium in the diagnostic process ELECTROLYTES, OTHER MINERALS, AND TRACE ELEMENT

11-Describe the homeostatic mechanisms involved in sodium and water balance, hyponatremia, and hypernatremia

12- Describe the physiology of intracellular and extracellular potassium regulation as well as the signs and symptoms of hypokalemia and hyperkalemia

13- List common causes of serum chloride abnormalities 

14-List common conditions resulting in serum magnesium abnormalities and describe signs and symptoms of hypomagnesemia and hypermagnesemia

15-Interpret the results of laboratory tests used to assess sodium, potassium, chloride, magnesium, HEMATOLOGY: BLOOD COAGULATION TESTS

16-List the laboratory tests used to assess platelets and discuss factors that may influence their results

17- List the laboratory tests used to assess coagulation and explain their use in evaluating anticoagulant therapy.