Best practice in primary care pathology: review 3. Issue 8 (27th July 2006)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Smellie, W S A; Forth, J; Bareford, D; Twomey, P; Galloway, M J; Logan, E C M; Smart, S R S; Reynolds, T M; Waine, C
• Is Part Of: Journal of clinical pathology. Volume 59:Issue 8(2006)
• Page Start: 781
• Page End: 789
• Publication Date: 2006-07-27
• Subjects: ADA, American Diabetes Association -- CVD, cardiovascular disease -- DCCT, Diabetes Control and Complications Trial -- GMS, General Medical Services -- HbA1c, glycated haemoglobin -- LDL, low-density lipoprotein -- MCV, mean cell volume -- NICE, National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence; Pathology -- Periodicals; Pathology, Molecular -- Periodicals; 616.0705
• DOI: 10.1136/jcp.200X.033944
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0021-9746

Abstract

Abstract : This best practice review examines four series of common primary care questions in laboratory medicine: (i) "minor" blood platelet count and haemoglobin abnormalities; (ii) diagnosis and monitoring of anaemia caused by iron deficiency; (iii) secondary hyperlipidaemia and hypertriglyceridaemia; and (iv) glycated haemoglobin and microalbumin use in diabetes. The review is presented in question–answer format, referenced for each question series. The recommendations represent a précis of guidance found using a standardised literature search of national and international guidance notes, consensus statements, health policy documents and evidence-based medicine reviews, supplemented by Medline Embase searches to identify relevant primary research documents. They are not standards, but form a guide to be set in the clinical context. Most of the recommendations are based on consensus rather than evidence. They will be updated periodically to take account of new information.