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Description
Following CBCs, electrolytes are the most commonly ordered tests. Various preanalytical conditions and analytical interferences can affect the measurements of sodium, potassium or calcium. Thus, the goal of this exercise is to prepare the laboratorian to recognize the causes of such aberrations while advising clinicians on the choice of subsequent testing. The exercise also offers pathologists who are not specialists in clinical chemistry the opportunity to investigate methods in their laboratory, explore causes of aberrant testing and serve as laboratory leaders within their department and as clinical consultants to physicians directly caring for patients.
This clinical pathology activity is intended for pathologists.
Objectives
After completing this activity, you should be able to:
- Recognize and diagnose causes of falsely low sodium concentrations (pseudohyponatremia), falsely elevated potassium concentrations (pseudohyperkalemia), and falsely low calcium concentrations (pseudohypocalcemia).
- Advise clinicians on the interpretation of such conditions and the choice of appropriate testing should pseudohyponatremia, pseudohyperkalemia, or pseudohypocalcemia present as clinical considerations in the laboratory evaluation of a patient.
Authors/Faculty
William E. Winter, MD, FCAP
Robert Bubar, MD
Related Link
Clinical Pathology Improvement Program
CME Information
Accreditation: The College of American Pathologists (CAP) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
CME Category 1: The College of American Pathologists designates this internet enduring material educational activity for a
maximum of 1.25
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Payment Information
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College of American Pathologists
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325 Waukegan Road
Northfield, IL 60093-2750
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Availability
This activity and evaluation are available March 18, 2024, and expire March 17, 2027, at 11:59 PM (CT). Upon completion of the activity your credit will be awarded. Your certificate may be downloaded from your Transcript.
CC: CPIP0303W.2024
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