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Interpretation of Biochemical Tests

      https://doi.org/10.1142/9789812837394_0001Cited by:0 (Source: Crossref)
      Abstract:

      The following sections are included:

      • Introduction

        • Diagnosis

        • Management

        • Prognosis

        • Screening

          • Population screening

          • Selective screening

          • Individual screening

          • Opportunistic screening

        • Other Uses of Laboratory Tests

          • Biochemical profiling

          • Baseline

      • Collection of Specimens

        • Identification of Patient Specimens

      • Interpretation of Laboratory Results

        • Reference Ranges

          • Population-based reference ranges

          • Risk-based reference range

        • Detection of a Significant Change

      • Factors Affecting Test Results

        • Biological Factors (Table 1.2)

          • Age

          • Sex

          • Body composition

          • Ethnicity/race

          • Time of day

          • Stress

          • Posture

          • Food intake

          • Drugs

          • Exercise

          • Intrinsic biological variation

        • Analytical Factors

      • The Diagnostic Value of an Investigation

        • Cut-off Value

        • Likelihood Ratios

      • General Principles

        • Steady State vs. Transient State

        • Concentration vs. Amount

        • Concentration vs. Activity

        • Urinary Excretion

      • Further Reading

      • Summary/Key Points