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1Abt. Aus- und Fortbildung, Apothekerkammer Nordrhein, Poststrasse 4, 40213 Düsseldorf. c.schaefer@aknr.de
Medizinische Monatsschrift Fur Pharmazeuten
|April 24, 2008
Summary
Pharmacy staff often perform diagnostic tests, analyzing blood and urine parameters. This discussion covers lab values, medical impacts, and factors influencing test results, aiding customer understanding.
Area of Science:
- Clinical Chemistry
- Diagnostic Analytics
- Pharmacology
Context:
- Pharmacies increasingly offer diagnostic analytic tests, including blood glucose, cholesterol, and liver function tests.
- Pharmacy support staff regularly conduct these tests and field customer inquiries about results.
- Customers frequently seek understanding of laboratory test significance and implications.
Purpose:
- To provide a detailed discussion of common laboratory values.
- To explain the medical consequences associated with various test results.
- To identify factors that can influence diagnostic test outcomes.
Summary:
- Analyzes numerous physiologic parameters measurable in blood and urine.
- Details diagnostic analytic tests commonly performed by pharmacy support staff.
- Explains the significance of laboratory test results and influencing factors.
Impact:
- Enhances customer comprehension of their health metrics.
- Empowers pharmacy staff to better address patient questions on lab results.
- Supports informed decision-making regarding health and diagnostic testing.
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