Overcoming Barriers to Equitable Care With Medical Lab Tests Series
We hope to help reduce the estimated 40,000 to 80,000 annual deaths due to preventable diagnostic errors. Here’s a look at some recent efforts toward equitable access and education efforts in clinical laboratory medicine.
What Is a Complete Blood Count (CBC) Test?
Dr. Kyle Riding explains the parts of a CBC test, the values and blood cell quality that are examined, and the diagnostic and predictive methods used with CBCs.
Unnecessary Genetic Tests and Dealing With Insurance
Dr. Brandy Gunsolus and Dr. Kyle Riding share advice for actions if patients suspect unnecessary genetic tests and why to make notes about variants of undetermined significance.
What Is Gene Expression Profiling and Can It Rule Out Diagnoses?
Dr. Brandy Gunsolus explains what is examined in gene expression profiling and whether it can rule out health diagnoses.
What Is Microarray Testing and Why Is It Used?
Dr. Brandy Gunsolus explains microarray testing and why it is used.
Are Normal Values of Lab Tests Race-Dependent?
Dr. Kyle Riding shares lab test patients who sometimes show variation and which patient groups show generally show consistency.
What Urinalysis Tests Are Used to Check for Various Illnesses?
Dr. Kyle Riding explains visual signs checked in urinalysis, the reasons for checking specific levels, and how to advocate for yourself if you notice changes in your test results.
What Is the Importance of a Urinalysis?
Dr. Kyle Riding shares insight about the different test balances and medical conditions that can be monitored or picked up via urinalysis.
What Liver Enzymes Are Included in an LFT Panel?
Dr. Kyle Riding explains the types of liver enzymes examined in liver function test panels and how the enzymes function in the body.
What Can Elevated Levels of Bilirubin Indicate?
Dr. Kyle Riding shares insight about the role of bilirubin and what elevated levels can signal in laboratory tests.
What Is a Liver Function Test (LFT)?
Dr. Kyle Riding explains the liver function test (LFT) and how the liver is involved in vital metabolic and synthesizing functions in the body.
What Are Thrombocytes and Why Do They Matter?
Dr. Kyle Riding explains how thrombocyte levels can impact blood clotting and bleeding risks in patients.
What Does My White Blood Cell Count Tell My Healthcare Team?
Dr. Kyle Riding explains how white blood cells, absolute neutrophil count, and absolute granular site count tests are used by healthcare providers to help assess patient health.
What Are Hemoglobin and Hematocrit?
Dr. Kyle Riding explains how hemoglobin and hematocrit function in the body and some conditions that can be signaled by abnormal levels.
What Preparation Is Needed for a Complete Blood Count (CBC) Test?
Dr. Kyle Riding explains the importance of hydration and how dehydration can impact CBC test values.