Interpretation Of Lab Test Profiles

This is a fairly encyclopedic source for assistance in interpreting many of the routine lab tests found in commonly ordered blood work profiles. It is aimed primarily at med students and residents, but others with some general background in human physiology may find it useful.

Interpretation Of Lab Test Profiles was compiled and written by Ed Uthman, MD (uthman@neosoft.com).

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Many thanks to Michael Gayler, FIBMS, DMS, CertHSm (MLSO2, Department of Chemical Pathology, Leicester Royal Infirmary) gaylers@zetnet.co.uk for the excellent review and comments, and for the labor of translating American to SI units.

NOTE

Please send all constructive comments regarding this FAQ to Ed Uthman, MD uthman@neosoft.com. I am especially interested in correcting any errors of commission or omission.

DISCLAIMER

This article is provided "as is" without any express or implied warranties. While reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information, the author assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions, or for damages resulting from use of the information herein.

Copyright (c) 1994-97, Edward O. Uthman. This material may be reformatted and/or freely distributed via online services or other media, as long as it is not substantively altered. Authors, educators, and others are welcome to use any ideas presented herein, but I would ask for acknowledgment in any published work derived therefrom. Commercial use is not allowed without the prior written consent of the author.

version 2.1, 9/10/97