Diagnostic Techniques

Question 1

Why are lab test used?

Answer 1

• screening
• diagnosis
• monitoring
• prognosis
• inform clinical decision

Question 2

What is POCT?

Answer 2

POCT is laboratory testing performed in the clinical setting by non-healthcare professionals

Question 3

Give 2 examples of detection of sub-clinical disease using screening methods?

Answer 3

• PKU in neonates

- Cervical cancer using smears

Question 4

How can lab tests be used in diagnosis?

Answer 4

can confirm or reject a clinical diagnosis

Question 5

Why are lab tests used in monitoring?

Answer 5

To see if the patient is responding to treatment or whether they need another course or action or are having an ADR.

Question 6

How can lab test be used in prognosis?

Answer 6

they can predict the course or outcome of a disease such as using tumour markers