Resources
Lab values
The 131 tests in Pocket Nurse, grouped by panel as in the app. Reference ranges, critical values and variations by age or sex are in the app.
Haematology / CBC
The complete blood count (CBC) counts and describes blood cells: red cells, white cells and platelets.
16 testsHaemostasis
The haemostasis panel explores coagulation: it is ordered before an invasive procedure, to monitor anticoagulant therapy, or in the work-up of abnormal bleeding.
7 testsElectrolytes and chemistry
Electrolytes, kidney function, blood glucose: the everyday basic panel on the ward.
20 testsLiver panel
The liver panel groups the markers of liver injury, cholestasis and synthetic function.
8 testsLipid panel
Cholesterol and triglycerides, drawn fasting, to assess cardiovascular risk and follow lipid-lowering therapy..
4 testsPancreatic panel
The pancreatic enzymes ordered for abdominal pain suggesting pancreatitis..
2 testsCardiac markers
Troponin and natriuretic peptides: the markers ordered for chest pain or breathlessness, often as a timed series..
7 testsIron and vitamins
Iron studies and vitamins: the key tests for anaemia, prolonged fatigue or malnutrition, and to follow supplementation..
9 testsThyroid panel
TSH first, then thyroid hormones depending on the result: the panel used to screen for and follow hypo- or hyperthyroidism..
3 testsBlood gases
Arterial blood gas analysis assesses oxygenation, ventilation and acid-base balance.
7 testsHormones
The most common hormone tests on the ward and in clinic, several of which vary with sampling time, sex or cycle..
11 testsInflammation and infection
The markers of inflammation and infection, followed day by day to judge progress under treatment..
4 testsUrinalysis
Dipstick, urine culture, 24-hour collections: the quality of the sample makes the quality of the result..
11 testsNutritional panel
The laboratory markers of nutritional status, useful to screen for and follow malnutrition, especially in older people..
4 testsTherapeutic drug levels
Monitoring of drugs with a narrow therapeutic range.
13 testsSerology and markers
Infectious serology and common biological markers, whose interpretation often depends on the clinical context and vaccination status..
11 testsMiscellaneous
The tests that fit no panel, but that you'll be asked about anyway..
2 testsAll of it, in your pocket.
The 131 tests in Pocket Nurse, grouped by panel as in the app. Reference ranges, critical values and variations by age or sex are in the app.