LM OVERVIEW
PEPID's new Laboratory Manual includes detailed information on 300 common lab tests. Information for each test includes
all of the following sub titles (on applicable tests):
Critical Values - listed first with links to High and Low Interpretation and symptoms
and treatments
Description - Common use of test, crucial ordering points
Method Differences - Sensitivity/specificity, screening/confirmation use
Normal Reference Ranges - Presented in standard and SI units with gender and age
differentials. Instant information with links to High and Low interpretation and symptoms and treatments.
Interpretation High & Interpretation Low - Includes general comments, medical
causes, factitious/spurious causes and drug causes with links to symptoms and treatment
Related Tests - lists commonly related tests, testing strategies, and other
considerations
Equations - links to related PEPID equations/calculators
Physiology - Underlying processes of substance/metabolite being measured. Lists the
origin, function, detrimental effects and excretion.
Tech Info - Collection methodology and guidelines
To access the Lab Manual content, tap on the new laboratory beaker icon(*) on our tool bar
or, use the Home (Index)(**) icon on the tool bar and tap in the name of the test
you are looking for.