The main purpose of this Manual is to provide useful guidelines for the selection of pathology tests and to facilitate interpretation of results.
Contains a comprehensive listing of all genes from the Human Gene Nomenclature Committee (HGNC) database alongside laboratories and tests available in the country.
A manual for the process of macroscopic dissection in Anatomical Pathology laboratories.
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Key Information / Cause
Appropriate Tests
See list of possible diseases
Select according to probable diagnosis. Tests may include Urea, Electrolytes, Calcium, Phosphate, Albumin, Full blood count, MSU for MCS, Tissue biopsy.
Anaemia of renal disease
Cystic renal disease
Glomerulonephritis (GN)
Haematuria
Haemolytic uraemic syndrome
Hypertension
Nephrocalcinosis
Nephrotic syndrome
Oedema
Proteinuria
Renal colic
Renal failure
Renal mass
Renal papillary necrosis
Renal tubular acidosis
Renal tubular disorders
Renal tubulo-interstitial disorders
Urinary tract calculi
Urinary tract infection
Wilms' tumour (nephroblastoma)
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The RCPA is the leading organisation representing Pathologists and Senior Scientists in Australasia.
Its mission is to train and support pathologists and senior scientists and to improve the use of pathology testing to achieve better healthcare.
The annual scientific meeting for the RCPA which covers the scientific disciplines of Anatomical, Chemical, Forensic, Genetic, General, Haematology, Immunopathology and Microbiology.
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