PEPID Laboratory Manual

Information for each test includes the following information:

Critical Values
Contains links to high and low Interpretation, typical symptoms and tips on management.

Description
Common uses of each test and special testing requirements

Method Differences
Sensitivity and specificity, suggested screening indications

Normal Reference Ranges
Presented in standard and SI units with gender and age differentiation. This section also contains links to high and low interpretation, symptoms and management strategies.

High & Low Interpretation
Includes general comments, common causes, fictitious/spurious causes and drug causes with links to symptoms and management strategies

Related Tests
Commonly-ordered ancillary tests, testing strategies and pertinent considerations

Equations
Link to related PEPID equations and medical and drug dosing calculators

Physiology
Describes the underlying derangement. Lists the origin, function, detrimental effects and excretion of the selected parameter.

Technical Information
Collection methodology and requirements