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1
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Why are lab test used?

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  • screening
  • diagnosis
  • monitoring
  • prognosis
  • inform clinical decision
2
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What is POCT?

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

3
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Give 2 examples of detection of sub-clinical disease using screening methods?

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  • PKU in neonates

- Cervical cancer using smears

4
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How can lab tests be used in diagnosis?

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can confirm or reject a clinical diagnosis

5
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Why are lab tests used in monitoring?

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

6
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How can lab test be used in prognosis?

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