The ABCs of pediatric laboratory interpretation: understanding the CBC with differential and LFTs.

Interpretation of pediatric laboratory values is an essential component of comprehensive nursing care delivery to children and their families. Key laboratory interpretation strategies for common pediatric laboratory values including the complete blood count (CBC) with differential and liver function...

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Publicado en:Pediatric Nursing Vol. 29; no. 2; pp. 97 - 106
Autores principales: Jakubik LD, Cockerham J, Altmann AR, Grossman MB
Formato: CEU exam questions pictorial tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: Jannetti Publications, Inc. Mar/Apr2003
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Sumario:Interpretation of pediatric laboratory values is an essential component of comprehensive nursing care delivery to children and their families. Key laboratory interpretation strategies for common pediatric laboratory values including the complete blood count (CBC) with differential and liver function tests (LFTs) are discussed. Basic anatomy and physiology, normal laboratory parameters, and rationale for deviations from normal are reviewed.