Standard Labs - Children's of Alabama · 2016. 6. 27. · *These labs are NOT REQUIRED for every...

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  • StandardLabs

    2016

    "Standard Labs" are specific tests that should be obtained routinely(but not exclusively) in the patients presenting with:

    - Suicide or self-harm attempts- Altered mental status- Vague or unclear histories of ingestion

    "Standard Labs" include:- EKG with QRS & QTc intervals- Metabolic panel (BMP+LFTs or CMP)- Complete blood count (CBC)- Acetaminophen, Salicylate, and Ethanol levels- Urine drug screen- Urine pregnancy test (female)

    Other possibly relevant tests include:- PT/INR

    - Troponin- Lactate

    - Creatine Kinase (CK)- ABG or VBG (+/- co-oximetry)

    - Serum Osmols- Toxic Alcohols

    - Fibrinogen- Specific Drug Levels

    *These labs are NOT REQUIRED for every patient but serveas a reference for commonly utilized investigations. Every

    patient presentation is different.

    Medical Director:Author: Justin Arnold, DO,

    Medical Director:Initially Approved: 04/10/2016: 04/10/2016 I

    Director:Revisions/Reviewed: None