Description

Essential Medical Lab Values & Clinical Facts
Master the crucial world of medical laboratory values with this comprehensive Anki deck! Designed for medical students, nursing students, allied health professionals, and anyone needing a solid grasp of normal lab ranges and their clinical significance.
Why this deck?
Medical lab values are the language of patient diagnostics. Understanding their normal ranges and what abnormal results signify is fundamental to patient care. This deck breaks down complex information into digestible, easy-to-learn cards.
What’s included?
This Anki deck covers the most commonly encountered lab tests, providing you with:
* Normal Ranges: Clearly stated reference intervals for each lab component.
* Key Clinical Facts: Concise explanations of what each test measures, the implications of high or low values, and relevant associated conditions.
Topics Covered:
* Full Blood Count (FBC): WBC, RBC, Hemoglobin, Hematocrit, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW, Platelets.
* Inflammatory Markers: C-Reactive Protein (CRP) and Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR).
* Liver Function Tests (LFTs): ALT, AST, ALP, GGT, Bilirubin (Total & Direct), Albumin, Total Protein, PT/INR.
* Renal Function Tests (RFTs): Creatinine, BUN, eGFR, Urea, and key Electrolytes (Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, Bicarbonate).
* Lung Function Tests (Spirometry): FVC, FEV1, FEV1/FVC Ratio, PEF, and more.
* Haemostasis (Coagulation Profile): PT, INR, aPTT, Fibrinogen, D-dimer.
* Metabolic & Endocrine: Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS) and Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH).
* Acid-Base Balance: Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) components (pH, PaCO2, PaO2, Bicarbonate, SaO2).
Features:
* Structured Format: Each card presents a “Question” (the lab test), the “Normal Range,” and “Relevant Facts” in an easy-to-read layout.
* High-Yield Information: Focuses on the most critical information for each lab value.
* Ideal for Spaced Repetition: Leverage Anki’s powerful spaced repetition system to commit these vital facts to long-term memory.
Get ready to confidently interpret lab results and enhance your clinical knowledge!