Turgeon: Immunology & Serology in Laboratory Medicine, 4th Edition Case Studies 7 History and Physical Examination...
Turgeon: Immunology & Serology in Laboratory Medicine, 4th Edition Case Study: Phagocytosis History and Physical Examination M.P. is a 2-year-old girl who came to the United States from India with her parents when she was a baby. Recently, her appetite has been poor, and she has been losing weight. Her mother has noticed that she is not as active as usual. Physical examination revealed that the girl was underweight for her age. She had a slight cough, and her physician...
Introductory scenario A 30-year-old Hispanic woman visits her primary care physician with complaints of fever, joint pain, and a rash on her hands and face. The patient reports that the rash worsens after spending time in the sun. The patient also reports a decrease in energy and appetite. The physician suspects the patient has an autoimmune disease but needs to gather more data to diagnose a specific disease such as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), or multiple sclerosis....
Which electrolyte measurement is least affected by hemolysis? a. Calciumb. b- Magnesium c. Potassium d. Total Bilirubin Question 2 of 35 Required Question Which of the following should cause specimen rejection for platelet aggregation studies? a. The sample hematocrit is too high .b. The sample is hemolyzed. c. The sample is over-anticoagulated. d. The sample platelet count is too low. Question 3 of 35 Required Question Which of the following is usually positive in a patient with a urinary tract...