Problems in Interpreting Laboratory Tests: What do Unexpected Results Mean?

Malcolm L. BrigdenDr Brigden is regional medical oncologist, Penticton Regional Hospital, Penticton, BC, Canada. Dr Heathcote is medical director, BC Biomedical Laboratories Ltd, Surrey, BC.Correspondence[email protected]

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John C. HeathcoteDr Brigden is regional medical oncologist, Penticton Regional Hospital, Penticton, BC, Canada. Dr Heathcote is medical director, BC Biomedical Laboratories Ltd, Surrey, BC.

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Serial laboratory test results on a seemingly healthy patient show unexpected discrepancies, or an elderly patient’s test results are outside the “normal range.” Why? Drs Brigden and Heathcote explore the possible answers to this question—answers that can spare patients unnecessary further testing or therapy.

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