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The ABCs of pediatric laboratory interpretation: understanding the CBC with differential and LFTs

Louise D Jakubik1, Janine Cockerham, Ana R Altmann

  • 1The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA.

Pediatric Nursing
|May 2, 2003
PubMed

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Understanding pediatric laboratory values, like complete blood counts (CBC) and liver function tests (LFTs), is crucial for nurses. This guide reviews normal ranges and reasons for abnormal results in children.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Nursing
  • Clinical Laboratory Science

Background:

  • Accurate interpretation of pediatric laboratory values is vital for effective nursing care.
  • Nurses require foundational knowledge of pediatric anatomy, physiology, and laboratory parameters.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline key strategies for interpreting common pediatric laboratory values.
  • To provide a review of normal laboratory parameters and deviations in children.

Main Methods:

  • Discussion of interpretation strategies for complete blood count (CBC) with differential.
  • Review of interpretation strategies for liver function tests (LFTs).
  • Examination of basic pediatric anatomy and physiology relevant to laboratory values.

Main Results:

  • Essential components for interpreting pediatric CBC and LFTs are detailed.
  • Normal laboratory parameters are presented alongside rationales for abnormal findings.

Conclusions:

  • Enhanced understanding of pediatric laboratory values improves nursing care quality.
  • This review equips nurses with essential knowledge for managing pediatric patient care through laboratory interpretation.

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