Laboratory settings by mondini

Laboratory settings by mondini https://padlet.com/sara_mondini/Laboratory_settings List the number of tests you think belong to this catogory en-us 2017-02-25 21:32:19 UTC 2025-10-05 08:29:46 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/101512900/70791f9e60ad3d59d891bdbcfc434076267e0eb6/a6af68f10f3bf93ed4137f7404aed58d.jpg spela_ocvirk https://padlet.com/sara_mondini/Laboratory_settings/wish/465800658 1) blood test for the cortisol levels, serotonin levels, hematologic test for hemoglobin levels and count of red blood cells
2) EEG laboratory testing for epilepsy
(Spela Ocvirk)

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]]> 2020-03-19 07:24:38 UTC https://padlet.com/sara_mondini/Laboratory_settings/wish/465800658 Urine test matteopanizzoloterrin https://padlet.com/sara_mondini/Laboratory_settings/wish/467061395 With this analysis is possible to identify the metabolites, the final products of our metabolism that give us important informations about the functionality of our digestion and escretion organs, like the liver and the kidneys. Moreover, from urine we can detect which kind of diet the patient is going through, how much water he/she drinks and which drugs he/she is taking.

Other elements that are detected with this laboratory test are the hormones.

All this factors are relevants since they influence the cognitive condition of the subject.

(Matteo Panizzolo Terrin)

]]> 2020-03-19 22:02:33 UTC https://padlet.com/sara_mondini/Laboratory_settings/wish/467061395 5) Structural neuroimaging https://padlet.com/sara_mondini/Laboratory_settings/wish/467399205 MRI scan can be used as an integrative information to the neuropsychological assessment or as a confirmation/rejection of the hypothesis of the presence of a brain tumor or of a gray/white matter volume and/or density alteration. Thus, it can be useful in the case the neuropsychologist suspects a neurodegenerative disease, a tumor, a traumatic lesion or an ischemic stroke.
(Stella Piccolo)]]> 2020-03-20 08:42:11 UTC https://padlet.com/sara_mondini/Laboratory_settings/wish/467399205 6) Hemoglobin A1C (HbA1c) https://padlet.com/sara_mondini/Laboratory_settings/wish/467522762 This test measures how much glucose in the blood is bound to hemoglobin red blood cells. It is used to diagnose or to monitor diabetes. Results of such test could be potentially useful to the Neuropsychologist to highlight a condition such as diabetes in X patient, as this illness can damage blood vessels leading to cognitive impairment.

(Angela Boschetti) ]]> 2020-03-20 10:11:24 UTC https://padlet.com/sara_mondini/Laboratory_settings/wish/467522762 Hematologic test (complete blood count) sabrina_bartolotta https://padlet.com/sara_mondini/Laboratory_settings/wish/467704817 This test is of particular importance because is a general examination used to detect a wide range of disorders, such as anemia, infection and leukemia. the component and features measured are:

Red blood cells
White blood cells
Hemoglobin (and the oxygen transportation)
Hematocrit, which the proportion of red blood cells to the fluid component, or plasma, in your blood
Platelets, which help with blood clotting. platelet count is very important.

This test, similarly to all the other laboratory test, are important for the neuropsychological evaluation because permit to understand the health state of the patient in order to do an optimal diagnosis and exclude other types of illnesses

(Sabrina Bartolotta)

]]> 2020-03-20 12:25:29 UTC https://padlet.com/sara_mondini/Laboratory_settings/wish/467704817 Thyroid function tests https://padlet.com/sara_mondini/Laboratory_settings/wish/468034455 The thyroid secretes two main hormones into the bloodstream: thyroxine, also called T4, which in turn is converted to tri-iodothyronine (T3). T3 has an improtant role in regulating body’s metabolism.
These two hormones are secreted by the thyroid gland, which is regulated by the pituitary gland.
When the level of T3 and T4 drops below normal, the pituitary secrets a hormone called thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), which leads the thyroid gland to produce more T4.

Blood tests done for thyroid function will assess the amount of TSH, T4 and sometimes T3 in the bloodstream.
- If the TSH level is high and the FT4 (test to asses the amount of T4) result is low this suggests an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
- If the TSH level is low and the FT4 result is high this indicates an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism).
Both conditions can be associated with cognitive impairments, depression or psychosis.
(Celeste Bittoni)]]> 2020-03-20 15:34:22 UTC https://padlet.com/sara_mondini/Laboratory_settings/wish/468034455 EEG roberta_vertullo https://padlet.com/sara_mondini/Laboratory_settings/wish/468174871 EEG is a method used to record electrical activity of the brain trough the application of electrodes along the sculp (in certain circumstances intracranial electrodes). It is normally used to exclude neurological illness within psychiatry since the abnormalities found are commonly not specific.
EEG can be useful in evaluating or diagnosing:
- suspected drug toxicity
and lithium toxicity in patients who develop symptoms at therapeutic levels, suspected AED toxicity and suspected intoxication from other psychotropic drugs
- acute confusional state (in order to establish
the diagnosis and following the course of delirium)
- cognitive impairments, such as dementia and cognitive impairment related to depression or to
medication effects
- a variety of other deseases presenting with psychiatric symptoms, particularly when findings in the history, mental state examination, physical examination, or laboratory
tests suggest a neurological or medical basis for the patient’s
symptoms (e.g. epilepsy)

(Roberta Vertullo)]]> 2020-03-20 16:50:03 UTC https://padlet.com/sara_mondini/Laboratory_settings/wish/468174871 Tox screen (drug-test) silvia_fornaro_1 https://padlet.com/sara_mondini/Laboratory_settings/wish/468336997 Laboratory test on a biological sample (urine, hair, blood, saliva) for detecting the presence/absence of drugs or byproducts produced through their metabolism. The aim is to detect traces of cocaine, cannabinoids (marijuana, THC), opiates (heroin, morphine) MDMA, ecstasy, methadone, benzodiazepines, barbiturates.

The consumption of the abovementioned substances, along with ethil alcohol abuse, is toxic for the organism and it may result into important neurological and cognitive impairments in different domains (e.g., executive functions, memory, motor functions) manifested as a variety of symptoms (neuropsychological, neurological, psychological and psychiatric). Therefore identifying and quantifying the consumption of one or more of these drugs is essential for discriminating neuropsychological symptoms related to them from those related to other pathologies.

(Silvia Fornaro)

]]> 2020-03-20 18:32:48 UTC https://padlet.com/sara_mondini/Laboratory_settings/wish/468336997 Vitamin B12 level test corinadraghici99 https://padlet.com/sara_mondini/Laboratory_settings/wish/469130686 The possibility of the correlation between low-levels of the B12 vitamin and cognitive impairments has been researched recently, the results being in its favor.
Based on low to moderate quality of evidence, treatment with vitamin B12 and folate in patients who have mild cognitive impairment seems to slow the rate of brain atrophy compared with patients who have mild cognitive impairment receiving a placebo. Whether this translates into clinical benefit is unknown.
(Corina Draghici)]]> 2020-03-21 18:09:32 UTC https://padlet.com/sara_mondini/Laboratory_settings/wish/469130686 Electromyography & Nerve Conduction Studies ellarosiebaker1 https://padlet.com/sara_mondini/Laboratory_settings/wish/470003661 In addition to the use of EEG, various more complex methods of electrodiagnostic testing can be used to test for various brain, spinal cord and nerve disorders. More specifically, electrodiagnostic testing involves the use of an electromyography; which helps to determine whether muscle weakness or sensory issues are due to damage/injury to the following:

- Spinal Nerve Root
- Peripheral Nerves
- Neuromuscular Junction

More specifically, an Electromyography (EMG) is a mildly invasive procedure, whereby a needle is inserted into the patient's muscle to record the electrical activity which takes place during rest and activity. Unlike other neuroimaging methods such as EEG & CT, the electromyography requires the expertise of a neurologist rather than a neuropsychologist.

In contrast, nerve conduction studies involve the study of the measure of speed at which motor or sensory nerves conduct impulses. The procedure involves several electrodes being placed on the skin of the patient.

The link below explains these 2 methods in detail:

(Ella Rosie Baker)]]> 2020-03-22 19:47:33 UTC https://padlet.com/sara_mondini/Laboratory_settings/wish/470003661 https://padlet.com/sara_mondini/Laboratory_settings/wish/476477965 2020-03-26 13:37:56 UTC https://padlet.com/sara_mondini/Laboratory_settings/wish/476477965 Cultures https://padlet.com/sara_mondini/Laboratory_settings/wish/497322040 Cultures are used to test for diagnosis and treatment of infections. Urinary tract infections, pneumonia, strep throat, MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) and meningitis can be detected and tested for appropriate antibiotic treatment.

(Alessandra Tommasi)

]]> 2020-04-07 17:36:53 UTC https://padlet.com/sara_mondini/Laboratory_settings/wish/497322040 Testing for antiphospholipid antibodies https://padlet.com/sara_mondini/Laboratory_settings/wish/509349237 Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is an autoimmune disease associated with antiphospholipid antibodies (aPL) presence. Some neurological conditions are associated with this syndrome thus testing the presence of these antibodies can provide more information about the patient. Some neurological manifestations that are associated with these antibodies are stroke, convulsions/epilepsy, dementia, cognitive deficits, headaches/migraine, multiple sclerosis‐like, transverse myelitis, and ocular symptoms (Rodrigues, Carvalho, & Shoenfeld, 2010).
(Ayşe Dilara Türkmen)

Rodrigues, C., Carvalho, J. and Shoenfeld, Y., 2010. Neurological manifestations of antiphospholipid syndrome. European Journal of Clinical Investigation, 40(4), pp.350-359.

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