3 Simple Steps for a High Calcium Workup (Plus, Do-Not-Miss Diagnoses)

clinical topics endocrine lab interpretation Aug 27, 2019
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As a new nurse practitioner, I'd get a sinking feeling as I watched new lab results pile up in my inbox every time I'd check my computer between patients.

It's a topic that's somewhat covered in school... but not really. At least, not for most new grads.

Today's video kicks off the Lab Interpretation Series— concise, practical videos to help manage your overflowing lab results pile.

I love high calcium (#nerdalert) because it's one of the simpler labs to work up.

Interpreting High Calcium in Primary Care

In this video, you'll get:

  • Three easy steps to work up any high calcium
  • The #1 lab to think of when you see high calcium (bonus points if you can count the number of times I mention it! Ha!)
  • The hard-to-forget Do-Not-Miss diagnoses

 Lab Interpretation Crash Course

If you liked this episode, it's a sneak preview of how we cover labs inside our comprehensive Lab Interpretation Crash Course. It covers CBC, CMP, Urinalysis, Dipstick & Microscopy, TSH, Lipids & top Endocrine labs in primary care, and comes with lifetime access and continuing education credits! Check it out here.


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