Optimal use of blood tests in acute medicine

• Autores: Peter Rae, Sara Jenks
• Localización: Medicine, ISSN-e 1357-3039, Vol. 41, Nº. 3, 2013, págs. 132-135
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • The optimal use of laboratory tests requires an understanding of the many variables that may influence the result and its interpretation. This is especially important with the increasing use of point-of-care testing. In this article we cover how to request the ‘right test’ as well as some of the variables. Most common tests are discussed.