Complete blood cell count

BP, blood pressure BUN, blood urea nitrate CBC, complete blood cell count ECC, electrocardiogram HF, heart failure HR, heart rate K+, potassium SCr, serum creatinine SOB, shortness of breath. 

Prior to initiating treatment with a LMWH, baseline laboratory tests should include PT (prothrombin time)/INR, aPTT, complete blood cell count (CBC), and serum creatinine. Monitor the CBC every 3 to 4 days during the first 2 weeks of therapy, and every 2 to 4 weeks with extended use.5 Use LMWHs cautiously in patients with renal impairment. Specific dosing recommendations for patients with a creatinine clearance (CrCl) less than 30 mL/minute are currently available for enoxaparin but lacking for other agents of the class (Table 7-3). Current guidelines recommend the use of UFH over LMWH in patients with severe renal dysfunction (CrCl less than 30 mL/minute).8... 

Complete blood cell count (CBC) with platelets... 

Obtain a baseline complete blood cell count (CBC). Recheck the CBC if the patient exhibits alarm signs or symptoms. 

Complete blood cell count (CBC) may identify anemia, which may suggest blood loss and an organic source for Gl symptoms. 

Monitor complete blood cell count, serum electrolytes and chemistries, stool guaiac, and erythrocyte sedimentation rate yearly for changes that might signal an overlapping organic problem. 

Current NKF guidelines define anemia as a hemoglobin (Hgb) level less than 11 g/dL (6.8 mmol/L).31 A number of factors can contribute to the development of anemia, including deficiencies in vitamin B12 or folate, hemolysis, bleeding, or bone marrow suppression. Many of these can be detected by alterations in RBC indices, which should be included in the evaluation for anemia. A complete blood cell count is also helpful in evaluating anemia to determine overall bone marrow function. 

Criteria for diagnosis Five or more attacks fulfilling the above criteria are necessary for diagnosis Laboratory assessments that may be helpful in excluding medical comorbidities Complete blood cell count (CBC), chemistry panel, thyroid function tests, erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)... 

Tests to exclude possible causes of dementia include a depression screen, vitamin B12 deficiency, thyroid function tests [thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and free triiodothyronine and thyroxine], complete blood cell count, and chemistry panel.21... 

Group B Streptococcus. Observe the neonate for signs and symptoms of sepsis until 48 hours after birth. If present, start a full diagnostic work-up (including complete blood cell count and blood culture) and empirical antibiotic therapy.43... 

Complete metabolic panel, complete blood cell count, and thyroid panel within normal limits... 

Methotrexate Monitor complete blood cell count and liver function tests at baseline and regularly, and consider liver biopsy prior to treatment and at a cumulative dose of 1.5 g. If available, monitor PIIINP at least three times yearly. 

CBC, complete blood cell count CNS, central nervous system IM, intramuscular WBC, white blood cell count. 

BUN, blood urea nitrogen CBC, complete blood cell count CNS, central nervous system CYP, cytochrome P-450 isoenzyme LFT, liver function test MAO, monoamine oxidase QTc, Q-T interval corrected for heart rate SCr, serum creatinine TMP-SMX, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole. 

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ALK-P, alkaline phosphatase ALT, alanine aminotransferase AST, aspartate aminotransferase BUN, blood urea nitrogen CBC, complete blood cell count IA, intraarticular NSAIDs, nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs Sa, serum creatinine UA, urinalysis. ... 

The drug may cause liver toxicity and is contraindicated in patients with preexisting liver disease. The ALT should be monitored monthly initially and periodically thereafter. Leflunomide may cause bone marrow toxicity a complete blood cell count with platelets is recommended monthly for 6 months and then every 6 to 8 weeks thereafter. It is teratogenic and should be avoided during pregnancy. 

Ticlopidine is associated with neutropenia that requires frequent monitoring of the complete blood cell count during the first 3 months of use. For this reason, clopidogrel is the preferred thienopyridine for ACS and PCI patients. 

CBC, complete blood cell count EEG, electroencephalogram NSAIDs, nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs O2, oxygen PPF, plasma protein fraction PT, prothrombin time TIPS, transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt. 

The clinician also needs to monitor body weight, serum osmolality, serum electrolytes, complete blood cell count, urinalysis, and cultures (if appropriate). With an urgent or emergency situation, evaluation of the volume status of the patient is the most important outcome. 

Initial evaluation of anemia involves a complete blood cell count (Table 33-2), reticulocyte index, and examination of the stool for occult blood. 

Elderly patients with symptoms of anemia should undergo a complete blood cell count with peripheral smear and reticulocyte count, and other laboratory studies as needed to determine the etiology of anemia. 

Physical, neurologic, and laboratory examination (SMA-20, complete blood cell count, urinalysis, and special blood chemistries) may identify an etiology. A lumbar puncture may be indicated if there is fever. 

FIGURE 56-1. Algorithm for the management of generalized convulsive status epilepticus. (CBC, complete blood cell count EEG, electroencephalogram HR, heart rate PE, phenytoin sodium equivalents PR, per rectum RR, respiratory rate.)... 

Current nutritional intake Complete blood cell count Serum electrolytes Sodium Potassium Chloride Bicarbonate Magnesium Phosphorous Calcium Serum glucose Serum albumin Markers for organ function Liver function tests Alkaline phosphatase Aspartate aminotransferase Alanine aminotransferase Total bilirubin Prothrombin time or International normalized ratio Renal function tests Blood urea nitrogen Creatinine Fluid balance Input Oral... 

Baseline laboratory tests should include complete blood cell count, prothrombin time, activated partial thromboplastin time, liver and renal function tests, and serum carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA). Serum CEA can serve as a marker for monitoring colorectal cancer response to treatment, but it is too insensitive and nonspecific to be used as a screening test for early-stage colorectal cancer. 

CBC, complete blood cell count EKG, electrocardiogram HS, hora sotnnis, bedtime administration NE, norepinephrine TCA, tricyclic antidepressant. 

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