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nitrites. A positive nitrite result should prompt additional testing,
including microscopic analysis and urine culture, to confirm
infection and determine the specific type of bacteria present.
Negative Result
None detected, normal
Positive Result
Indicated potential bacterial
infections like a UTI
Additional Reference:
Simerville JA, Maxted WC, Pahira JJ. Urinalysis: a comprehensive
review. Am Fam Physician. 2005 Mar 15;71(6):1153-62.
Cardiometabolic & Endocrine Testing
Cardiometabolic Basics
Lipid panel (cholesterol, LDL, HDL, triglycerides), homocysteine,
fibrinogen, introduction to advanced markers.
Required Reading:
● Sodano: Chapter 8 (Cardiac & Vascular Health)
● Dr. Zachary: p.1313148 (Basic Lipids)
● Weatherby & Ferguson: Lipid Panel in Blood Chem Screen
A lipid panel is a blood test that measures the levels of various fats
in your body, including cholesterol and triglycerides. A lipid panel
is beneficial because it helps assess your risk for cardiovascular
diseases.
Heart disease and stroke are the leading cause of death in
women. Cholesterol is a fat-like steroid found in the plasma and
every cell; it is essential for building cells and producing hormones.
The body primarily obtains cholesterol from two sources: the liver,
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