Lab test interpretation
Hook Effect in Blood Biochemistry: Understanding & Avoiding
Learn about the hook effect in laboratory diagnostics, how it impacts biochemical test results, and strategies to avoid it for accurate interpretation.
Tag
Blood Biochemistry
Oncohematology
Multiple Myeloma with Normal CBC and Urinalysis Results
A clinical case of multiple myeloma: normal CBC and urinalysis, hyperproteinemia, M-gradient on electrophoresis, and bone marrow plasmacytosis.
Lab test interpretation
Critical Hypoglycemia & Errors in Biochemistry Reports
We discuss critical blood glucose levels, the consequences of severe hypoglycemia, and post-analytical errors in biochemical analysis reports.
Lab test interpretation
Elevated ALT, AST, and GGT: Differential Diagnosis
Clinical case review: isolated elevation of ALT, AST, and gamma-GT in a 36-year-old woman. Calculation of de Ritis ratio, search for causes, and examination plan.
Lab test interpretation
Elevated Amylase: Causes and Diagnostic Algorithm
Exploring non-pancreatic hyperamylasemia, the role of salivary gland involvement and macroamylasemia, and a clinical algorithm for patient evaluation.
Lab test interpretation
Ferritin and Serum Iron in Iron Deficiency Diagnosis
A clinical case of iron deficiency: why serum iron remains normal despite low ferritin, high TIBC, and clinical symptoms of sideropenia.
Education
Veterinary Laboratory Diagnostics: Essential Books
A curated selection of books on laboratory diagnostics for veterinarians. Guides cover hematology, biochemistry, and other lab tests in animals.