Laboratory and radiological investigations in general practice. III: Abnormal results.

Desktop laboratory technology in general practice.

Quality assurance schemes are important Technology is invading general practice at a rapid rate. dipsticks for biochemical or microbiological testing, biochemical desktop analysers, pregnancy tests, endoscopes, and even computer assisted clinical decision making are changing the scene in the hitherto low tech family doctor's consulting rooms.' Unfortunately, market forces can be as influential ...

Modern Treatment in General Practice. Volume III

Radiological and Laboratory Investigations of Chronic Gastro-Intestinal Disturbances in the Tropics

Abnormal Results of Annual Laboratory Checkup in Young Adults

The objective of this descriptive study was to review the usefulness and relevance of the present parameters provided in an annual laboratory health checkup program. Three hundred sixtyfour volunteers were randomly selected, composed of 141 males and 223 females age 15 to 81 years old. Samples from all the volunteers were analyzed for CBC, FBG, BUN, Cr, uric acid, Chol, HDLc, Tg, AST, ALT, ALP,...

Frequency of Errors in Clinical Laboratory Practice

  Background and Objective: Laboratory errors are one of the major factors that affect the diagnosis, prognosis, treatment and monitoring in patients.The objective of study is to evaluate the frequency and type of errors in different phases of testing at the Pathology Department of the Shalamar Hospital, Lahore and to evaluate the causes of errors. Methods: This observational study was carrie...