4. Lab Testing Breakdown

Only available as part of a package
  • Introduction
  • Understanding the CBC
    • WBC
    • RBC
    • Platelets
  • Understanding the CMP
  • Interpreting coagulation tests
  • Interpreting a pathology report
  • Understanding tumor markers
  • Summary

Jill O’Brien (Moderator)

PA-C, MPAS

Jill specializes in the ambulatory setting for hematology/oncology. She has worked in several areas of medicine, including acute leukemia and adult bone marrow transplant teams, and the medical ICU. Her hands-on experience encompasses bone marrow biopsies and apheresis.

Jill holds a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from John Carroll University and a Master of Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Mount Union. Throughout her career, she has been actively involved in the establishment of a liver ICU and a post-ICU recovery clinic.

Jill O’Brien has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

  • Discuss the components and clinical relevance of complete blood count (CBC), comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP), and coagulation studies.
  • Identify key abnormal values in CBC, CMP, and coagulation panels, interpret their clinical implications, and outline appropriate next diagnostic or management steps.
  • Understand the structure and content of a pathology report, including terminology and findings relevant to cancer diagnosis and staging.
  • Define tumor markers, understand their role in cancer diagnosis and monitoring, and identify common markers used in clinical practice.

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Lab Testing Breakdown - Introduction
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Understanding the CBC
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Understanding the CBC - Knowledge Check
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Understanding the CMP
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Understanding the CMP - Knowledge Check
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Interpreting Coagulation Tests
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Interpreting Coagulation Tests - Knowledge Check
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Interpreting a Pathology Report
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Understanding Tumor Markers
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Understanding Tumor Markers - Knowledge Check
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Lab Testing Breakdown - Summary
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Lab Testing Breakdown - Post Test
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