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Laboratory Diagnostics
DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES & PROCEDURES, LAB TECHNIQUES, ETC.
Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP)
Sodium; Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)…”
Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) (Serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase – SGPT); Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) (Serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase – SGOT); Bilirubin, total; Calcium; Carbon Dioxide; Chloride; Creatinine; Glucose; Potassium; Protein, Total; Sodium; Urea Nitrogen…”
pO2 (Partial Pressure of Oxygen); Bicarbonate; CO2 (Carbon Dioxide); O2 Saturation (Oxygen Saturation)…”
pO2 (Partial Pressure of Oxygen); Bicarbonate; CO2 (Carbon Dioxide); O2 Saturation (Oxygen Saturation)…”
Low Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (LDL Cholesterol); Triglyceride…”
Thyroid Hormone Uptake (T Uptake); Free Thyroxine (Free T4); Free Thyroxine Index (FTI)…”
Hematocrit (Hct); Mean Cell Volume (MCV); Mean Cell Haemoglobin (MCH); Mean Cell Haemoglobin Concentration (MCHC); Platelets (Platelet count); Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW)…”
Monocytes; Eosinophils; Basophils…”
Gamma glutamyl transferase (GGT); Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH); Lipase; Magnesium; Phosphorus; Uric Acid…”
are brought to the immediate attention of the physician and/or the patient care area responsible for the patient…” Critical Values include
Critical Values for Therapeutic Drugs; Critical Values for Clinical Hematology; Critical Values for Clinical Microbiology; Critical Values for Blood Center…” For more information see
Disease-related topics include background information, test ordering suggestions, and concise diagnostic advice; Diagnostic algorithms; etc…” Browse ARUP’s Physician’s Guide to Laboratory Test Selection & Interpretation by
Topics with Algorithms; Topic Names or Recent Updates…” Depending on Disease, Each Disease includes
Risk Factors Clinical Presentation; Pathophysiology; Diagnosis; Disease monitoring…” Indications for Ordering Test
Recommended Use; Limitations; Follow Up…” References; For more information see
Container, Collection & Storage Instructions; Causes for Rejection; Reference Interval; Critical Values; etc…” Also includes
Genetics Screening, etc.; Default Testing: Microbiology, Parasitology, Microbiology, etc.; Coagulation Testing; etc. For more information see
Interpretation & Selection Guides: by Condition; by Specialist; Algorithms; etc. For more information see
guidelines for the selection of pathology tests and to facilitate interpretation of results…” For more information see
Depending Clinical Problem (Disease) Each Problem/Disease Name includes
Depending on Test, Each Test includes
Reference Interval; Application; Interpretation; etc…” |
COE Code; Synonymns; Container; Normal Volume; Offsite Collection; Analytic Time; Reference Range; Test Methodology; CPT Code; etc…” Also includes:
Critical Values; Point of Care (POC) Testing; etc…” For more information see the
Specimen Type: Whole Blood, Body Fluid, Bone Marror, Eye, etc…” Depending on Test, Each Test Name includes
Special Instructions; Analytic Time; Reference Ranges; etc…” For more information see the
Gastrointestinal; Genital Tract; Ocular Specimens; Respiratory Specimens; Sterile Body Fluids; Subcutaneous Tissue & Skin Specimens; Deep Wounds, Aspirates & Tissue Specimens; Urine; etc…”
Method Name; Specimen Requirement; Reference Values; Day(s) & Time(s); CPT Code; Special Instructions; etc…” For more information see the
Available Stats; Sample Type; Container Type; Minimum Volume; Causes for Rejection; Normal Range; etc…” The “Laboratory Test Database” also includes
Bone Marrow Aspiration/Biops; Transfusion Service and Blood Donor Center; Microbiology; etc…” For more information see the
Collection and Handling; Laboratory; Processing; CPT Codes; Reference Range; etc…” For more information see the
Collection Medium; Alternate Collection Media; Minimum; Analytic Time; Reference Range; Test Limitations; etc…” For more information see the
Anaerobic cultures; Bone marrow aspirate; Burn; Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF); Decubitus ulcer; Ear & Eye; Genital; Respiratory; Sterile body fluids; Stool; Tissue; Urine; etc…” Fungal Culture;
Nasopharyngeal wash; Respiratory secretions; Throat Wash; etc… Parasitology
Pinworm Exam; Scabies Exam; etc…” Serology; etc. For more information see the
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human pathogen and recommendations for work involving these agents in a laboratory setting….” Examples of “Pathogen Safety Data Sheets and Risk Assessment” Categories for each Pathogen include
Hazard Identification
Epidemiology; Infectious Dose; Mode of Transmission; Incubation Period; etc. Dissemination; For more information see the
Antifungal Susceptibility Testing; Culture Techniques and Media; Microscopy Techniques and Stains; etc…” For more information see the
of chemical substances that may be encountered in industrial hygiene investigations. It is intended as a basic reference for industrial hygienists…” Depending on Chemical, Each Chemical includes
Exposure Limits; Health Factors & Health Effects; Monitoring Methods Used by OSHA; etc….” For more information see
Examples of “Hazardous Substances Data Bank” Subject Categories include
Emergency Medical Treatment; Animal Toxicity Studies; Metabolism/Pharmacokinetics; Pharmacology; Environmental Fate & Exposure; Environmental Standards & Regulations; Chemical/Physical Properties; Chemical Safety & Handling; Occupational Exposure Standards; Manufacturing, Use Information; Laboratory Methods; etc…” For more information see
and safety professionals and for consumers seeking information about the health effects of exposure to chemicals and biologicals at work. Haz-Map links jobs and hazardous tasks with occupational diseases and their symptoms…” For more information see
Examples of “Integrated Risk Information System” Sections include
Reference Dose for Exposure
Experimental Dose; Conversion Factors; etc….” Chronic Health Hazard Assessment; etc. For more information see
and how they affect our health by clicking on:
Toxicological information by health effect or chemical class; Toxicological information by audience…” For more information see the
Examples of Chemicals, Dust, etc. within the “Chemical Sampling Information Database” include
Arsenic; Chlorine Trifluoride; Chromium II; Coal Dust; Diazomethane; Dimethylamine; Ethanolamine; Ethyl Butyl Ketone; Formic Acid; Halothane; Hydrogen Bromide; Mercury Vapor; Oil Mist, Mineral Oil; Tetramethyl Lead; Thioglycolic Acid; Uranium & Insoluble Compounds; Vinylidene Chloride; Welding Fumes; Wood Dust; etc…” For more information see |
A resource list of Genetics Clinics; An introduction to Genetic Counseling and Testing concepts…” Genetics Disease Cases
View Overviews and Related Diseases; Select by Disease Category…”
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Laboratory & Medical Tests Infants & Children – U.S.
How Test is Performed; How to Prepare for the Test; Why the Test is Performed; Normal Values; What Abnormal Results Mean; etc…” For more information see the Laboratory & Medical Tests Adults – U.S.
part of routine care as well as diagnosis and treatment of a broad range of conditions and diseases…” For more information see the
Laboratory & Medical Tests – U.K., Australia, Germany, Spain, Hungary, Czech Republic, Estonia, etc.
understand the many clinical lab tests that are part of routine care as well as diagnosis and treatment of a broad range of conditions and diseases…” For more information see the |
Bio Laboratory Protocols
Apoptosis Protocols
Apoptosis Assays; Cell Lysis Protocols; Cell Culture Protocols; Transfection Protocols…”
Histological Procedures, Staining Methods & Techniques WITH Formulas
Staining Techniques; Dyes; Preparation; Histotechnology; etc…” Examples from over “70” “Histological Staining Methods” with Formulas include
Anderson’s Alum Hematoxylin; Bensley’s Copper Hematoxylin; Chiffelle and Putt’s Oil Red O for Lipids; Dawes’ can i buy ativan in mexico Trichrome for Fetal & Endocrine Tissue; Garvey’s Alum Hematoxylin; Koneff’s Trichrome for Pituitary Cells; Lee’s Alum Hematoxylin; Lillie’s Trichrome for Muscle and Collagen; etc…” For more information see
Acid Phosphatase; Celestine Blue Solution; Elastic Picro Sirius Red; Grimelius; Masson Fontana; Phloxine Tartrazine; Shikata Technique; etc…” For more information see
Bouin’s Fixative; Hollande’s Fixative; etc…” Stock Solutions
H and E Acid Decolorizing Rinse; Paraffin Block Softening Solution; etc…” Staining Procedures
Elastic – Weigert’s Resorcin-Fuchsin Method; Giemsa (Modified May-Gruenwald) Stain (for Hematopoietic Tissues); Holzer’s Glial Fiber Stain; Jones’ Silver Stain; PTAH Stain; etc…” For more information see
Bielschowsky Staining Protocol; Diff-Quik Staining Protocol; Golgi-Cox Staining Protocol; Luna Staining Protocol; Masson Trichrome Staining Protocol; Nissl Staining Protocol; Pouchet Staining Protocol; Safranin O Staining Protocol; von Kossa Staining Protocol; etc…” For more information see Histological Staining Methods & Techniques WITHOUT Formulas
Stains for Biogenic Amines; Melanin Stains; Exogenous Pigments and Minerals; etc…” For more information see
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Molecular Biology Protocols for HPLC Columns, Spin Columns, Electrophoresis Gels
HPLC Column Care; Small Molecule and Combi-Chem SPE Separations; Small Molecule and Combi-Chem HPLC Separations; Protein, Peptide, & Multi-Ring Cpd. HPLC and Capillary Column Applications; Proteomics Fractionation Applications; DNA & Oligonucleotide Applications; Electrophoresis Applications; Dialysis; Process Columns; etc…” For more information see HPLC Courses, Lectures, Lessons, Calculators & Simulators
analytical technique. Chromatographic processes can be defined as separation techniques involving mass-transfer between stationary and mobile phases…” Examples of “High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)” Course Chapters include
Instrumentation; Detectors; High Performance Liquid Chromatography Theory; Adsorbents; Column Selection; Reversed Phase; pH Effect; Normal Phase; GPC (SEC); etc…” For more information see
separation of two compounds. Equilibrium Constants and Partition coefficients can be set up for all complexes…” HPLC Calculator INPUT Values include:
Concentration of Stationary Phase Sites…” Eluant
Injection
Partition Coefficients; Equilibrium Constants; etc. For more information see |
Microbiology Protocols & Bacteriology Protocols
for microbiological analyses of foods and cosmetics…” Examples of FDA “Bacteriological Analytical Manual” Bacteriology Protocols Categories & Subcategories include
Methods for Specific Pathogens
Salmonella; Shigella; Clostridium perfringens; Yeasts, Molds and Mycotoxins; etc…” Methods for Microbial Toxins;
Examination of Metal Containers for Integrity; Examination of Glass Containers for Integrity; Microbiological Methods for Cosmetics; etc…” For more information see the
activities on meat, poultry and egg products. Specifically, microbiological methods are presented for sample preparation, isolation…” Examples from the “Microbiology Laboratory Guidebook” Microbiology Protocols include
Isolation And Identification Of Salmonella From Meat, Poultry And Egg Products; FSIS Procedure for the Use of Escherichia coli O157:H7 and O157:NM (Nonmotile) Screening Tests; Tests For Enzymes In Meat And Meat Products; Identification Of Animal Species in Meat and Poultry Products; Detection And Identification Of Extraneous Material In Meat And Poultry Products; For more information see the
Microfluidic Lab-on-a-Chip Technology
Thermodynamics; Solutions; Electrical Properties; Optical Properties; etc…” Hydrodynamics
Laminar & Turbulent Flow; Fluidic Networks; Interfacial Surface Tension; Electrokinetics; etc…” Fabrication Technologies;
micromanipulation of discrete droplets. Microfluidic processing is performed on unit-sized packets of fluid which are transported, stored, mixed, reacted, or analyzed in a discrete manner using a…” For more information see
General work on optimizing on-chip electrokinetic flows and electrophoresis; Fuell Cells; Nanochannel Electrokinetic Flows and Assays; Micromixing and Electrokinetic Instabilities; Particle Tracking and Flow Diagnostics; Micropumps and Cooling; etc…” For more information see the s |
Molecular Biology Protocols & Molecular Biology Protocol Calculators
Analysis of Gene Expression Protocols; Arrays Protocols; cDNA Protocols; DNA Delivery/Gene Transfer Protocols; DNA Purification Protocols; DNA Sequencing Protocols; Electrophoresis Protocols; High-Capacity Vectors Protocols; Mutagenesis Protocols; Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Protocols; Plasmids Protocols; Protein: Protein Interactions Protocols; RNA Protocols; etc…” For more information see
HPLC Column Care; Small Molecule and Combi-Chem SPE Separations; Small Molecule and Combi-Chem HPLC Separations; Protein, Peptide, & Multi-Ring Cpd. HPLC and Capillary Column Applications; Proteomics Fractionation Applications; DNA & Oligonucleotide Applications; Electrophoresis Applications; Dialysis; Process Columns; etc…” For more information see
at Max-Planck-Institut fur Molekulare Genetik…” Available in English, German/Deutsch, Russian & Ukrainian. Examples of “Molecular Biology” Calculators Subject Categories include
Laboratory Buffer Calculators; Single Component Solution Calculators; Compound Solution Calculators; Antibiotic Solution Calculators; etc…” For more information see
Preparation of Stock Solutions for Ampicillin Calculator; Preparation of Stock Solutions for Carbenicillin Calculator; Preparation of Stock Solutions for Chloramphenicol Calculator; etc..”
Betaine Calculator; EDTA Calculator; EtBr Calculator; Gelatin Calculator; HEPES Calculator; PEGV; Sucrose Calculator; etc. Acids and Alkalis Calculators;
Loading Buffer Calculator; Bacteriophage Lambda Buffer Calculator; Denaturation Buffer Calculator; Neutraliszation Buffer Calculator; Plasmid Solution Calculator; Oligonucleotide Gel Staining Mix Calculator; etc…”
acids according to their optical density: DNA, RNA, Oligonucleotides,…”
electro-competent cells and protein expression. The program may be used also for other organisms in the logarithmic stage of growth…”
primers and nucleotides for optimal PCR reaction and the necessary number of cycles…”
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Microscopy Laboratory Protocols & Techniques
Optical Microscopy, Photomicrography & Digital Imaging with Text, Images, Animations & Simulations
optical microscopy, digital imaging and photomicrography…” For more information see
Chromatic Aberration; Eyepiece Reticle Calibration; Field Curvature; etc…”
Optical Pathways in the Phase Contrast Microscope; etc…”
DIC Microscope Component Alignment; Comparison of Phase Contrast and DIC Microscopy; Wavefront Relationships in Reflected Light DIC Microscopy; etc…”
Blue Excitation; Blue-Violet Excitation; etc…”
Toroidal Mirrors; etc…”
intensity, magnification, and translation—operating essentially in a manner that is identical to real-life microscopes…” For more information see
Basic Concepts in Optical Microscopy Calculators & Applets Basic Concepts in Optical Microscopy Calculators & Applets include:
Introduction to Lenses and Geometrical Optics; Microscope Optical Components; Microscope Illumination; Image Brightness; etc…”
Basic Properties of Digital Images; Introduction to Charge-Coupled Devices (CCDs); Introduction to CMOS Image Sensors; etc…”
Differential Interference Contrast; Oblique or Anaxial Illumination; Phase Contrast; Deconvolution in Optical Microscopy; Live-Cell Imaging; Confocal Microscopy; etc…”
Virtual Microscopy
functions of a good teaching-quality light microscope…” The “Virtual Microscope” Lessons include
Focus & Stage Simulations; Iris Diaphragm & Light Simulations; Stereology Simulations…” For more information see |
Transmission Electron Microscopy Graduate Laboratory Courses
Sectioning; Fixative Formulary; Buffer Formulary; Stain Formulary; Protocols: Chemical Fixation; Physical Fixation; etc.; Introduction to the Transmission Electron Microscope; Energy-Dispersive X-Ray Analysis; Histochemistry and Cytochemistry; Stereological Analysis; etc…” For more information see the Examples of “Transmission Electron Microscopy” Course Chapters include
Oil diffusion pump; Turbo-molecular; etc…”
Characteristic x-rays; X-ray detection; Energy-dispersive x-ray detectors; Energy-dispersive x-ray electronics; etc…” Examples of “Transmission Electron Microscopy” Calculators include
Accelerating Voltage Physics Calculator output values include:
Momentum of Electrons; Wavelength (deBroglie Equation) of Electrons; and Resolution (Abbe’s Equation)..”
Calculate Standart Error with known PT & VV…”
Fixative required; Amount of solution needed…”
obtain hands-on experience in preparation of tissue samples for Transmission and Scanning Electron Microscopy, recording of images by microscopy and…” Examples of “Transmission Electron Microscopy” Course Lectures include
Ultrastructural Cytochemistry; Freeze-Fracture and Etching; Ultramicrotomy and Staining of Thin Sections; Tracers and Labels for Transmission EM; Morphometric Techniques; Transmission Electron Microscopy; Negative Staining and Shadow Casting; Three-Dimensional Reconstruction; Preparation of Tissues for Scanning Electron Microscopy; Corrosion Casting High Resolution Radioautography; Cryofixation; Analytical Electron Microscopy; etc…” For more information see
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