Labs and Tests

Tuesday, June 16, 2020 11:09 AM

• ABG
• Sputum –Rinse mouth first- avoid contamination
○ Only rinse with water
§ Not toothpaste, Listerine, etc
○ Morning specimen is prescribed because it contains the most true state.
• AFB –TB?– 3days, early morning- negative pressure room.
○ Skin test – PPD.
§ Positive Indicate exposure to TB (not active disease) : Read result in 48 to 72 hrs.
• Pulse oximetry : SpO2- 95 % or above in room air, COPD- 88% ok.
○ Remove nail polish, artificial nails to be removed.
○ Make sure the patient does not have any peripheral venous diseases
§ E.g., cold fingers, vasoconstriction
• PFT – Pulmonary Function Test:
○ For asthma
○ Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (PEFR) can be assessed
§ Normal result is based on height, age, and sex of patient
§ Peak flow meter can be used to assess PEFR
□ Take a deep breath, then close your mouth around the test instrument
without occluding it with the tongue, then exhale forcefully in one fast push.
® Try 2-3 times, and check the average.