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100 Common Lab Investigations

Tests, Indian reference values and what abnormal results mean: one test, one page

  • Free · read online
  • Clinical guide
  • 191 pages
  • 9.4 MB
  • 1st (2026) edition
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The 100 laboratory tests ordered most often in Indian practice, one test to a page: what it measures, how to collect the sample, Indian reference values, the conditions that high and low values suggest, when to order it, pitfalls and interferences, the next tests to send, a clinical pearl and a free guideline link for further reading. 11 sections: haematology and coagulation; inflammatory biomarkers; metabolic and cardiovascular health; renal function, electrolytes and acid–base; hepatobiliary and pancreatic tests; endocrine and thyroid function; bone and mineral metabolism; vitamins, nutrients and the anaemia work-up; immunology and autoimmunity; microbiology and serology; and urinalysis, stool and body-fluid tests. Plus 19 linked follow-up tests (hepatitis B panel, myeloma work-up, lupus antibodies, immunoglobulins, CD4 and viral load), 12 additional high-yield tests, sample tubes and preparation, ten bedside calculations, an ABG flowchart, critical (panic) values and an A–Z index, all tap-to-jump from the quick menu. For MBBS students, interns, residents, nurses and allied health professionals. Read online or save it offline on your device.

Author: Dr. Gireesh Kumar K. P. · For: MBBS / UG students, PG (MD/MS/DNB), Practising doctors, Nursing & allied health

Inside this book

  1. Sample collection and ten bedside calculations
  2. 1. Haematology & Coagulation
  3. 2. Inflammatory Biomarkers
  4. 3. Metabolic & Cardiovascular Health
  5. 4. Renal Function, Electrolytes & Acid–Base
  6. 5. Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Tests
  7. 6. Endocrine & Thyroid Function
  8. 7. Bone & Mineral Metabolism
  9. 8. Vitamins, Nutrients & Anaemia Work-up
  10. 9. Immunology & Autoimmunity
  11. 10. Microbiology & Serology
  12. 11. Urinalysis, Stool & Body Fluid Tests
  13. Additional high-yield tests
  14. Critical (panic) values
  15. A–Z index

Look inside

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