INDICATION
DEPENDENT LABS
The
following labs and tests are indicated if the appropriate history and/or
physical exam findings would lead to the indication:
Examples of history/physical findings
that would indicate use of the test:
| HISTORY | PHYSICAL | INDICATION DEPENDENT LABS |
| Multiple sexual partners | Peripheral neuropathy | VDRL |
| Appropriate
sexual/IV drug use history |
Manifestations
of AID’s |
HIV |
| Rapid onset cognitive decline |
↑ temp., ↓ attention |
Lumbar Puncture |
| Exposure in endemic area | Peripheral neuropathy, rash | Lymes
Titer |
| Vasculitis signs, facial rash | ANA |
|
| Atyp.
Seizure sx’s, post-ictal |
EEG |
|
| Liver
disease |
asterixis |
Ammonia |
| Neuropsychological testing | ||
| CT/MRI (if neuro sx. present) |