| Reviewed: |
Mar 01, 2007 by Health Sciences |
| Overview: |
This learning resource is a public resource on clinical lab testing that was developed by the American Association of Clinical Chemistry. The resource is a comprehensive, peer reviewed site offering information on laboratory tests, the procedures to obtain samples, the meaning of the results and the answers to frequently asked questions. The learner is able to review resources in three categories: 1) test; 2) conditions; and 3) screenings.
Key words: laboratory tests; medical conditions; laboratory screening. |
| Learning Goals: |
The learning goals are implied. The learner should be able to:
* Identify the rationale for specific lab testing.
* Describe the testing methodology used for specific lab testing.
* Associate specific lab testing with commonly associated conditions and diseases.
* Discuss common lab screening tests used with groups of clients across the lifespan. |
| Target Student Population: |
Health care professionals and students as well as lay persons seeking reputable health information. |
| Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills: |
There are no pre-requisite knowledge or skills are necessary for the information on this site. |
| Type of Material: |
The site is classified as reference material. The reference material includes hundreds of lab tests and disease conditions. |
| Recommended Uses: |
While the information is not highly technical, it does provide enough information about a large number of lab tests to be very useful. |
| Technical Requirements: |
There are no plug-ins or add-ons necessary to access the site. It opens well in a standard browser. |
