Laboratory Medicine Flashcards
1
Q
Why use lab tests?
A
- Screening
- Diagnosis
- Monitoring
- Prognosis
2
Q
Importance of screening and examples
A
Detecting sub-clinical diseases
- Neonatal for PKU
- Smear for cervical cancer
3
Q
Importance of diagnosis and examples
A
Confirmation of rejection of clinical diagnosis
- Biopsy for lung cancer
- Urea & creatine levels for renal failure
4
Q
Importance of monitoring and examples
A
Response to treatment
-Measuring CRP to show infection resolving
5
Q
Importance of prognosis and example
A
Predicting course or outcome for he disease
-Tumour marks
6
Q
What patient details are essential?
A
- CHI number
- Full name
- Date of birth
7
Q
What details of investigation are important?
A
- Specimen type
- Anatomical site
- Investigations required
- Date&time of collection
- Relevant clinical history
8
Q
What is POCT?
A
Lab testing performed in the clinical setting by non-lab healthcare professionals
9
Q
Examples of POCT tests
A
- Blood gases
- Blood glucose
- Urine dip-stixs
- Urine analysis
10
Q
Why is POCT useful?
A
- Improved turnaround time
- Better monitoring
- Can adjust patient’s medication resulting in less freq. clinic appointments
