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Sep 10, 2007 03:12 PM

Lab results "diagram"

Updated Sep 10, 2007 at 03:50 PM by sirI

I have noticed that people write lab results in a "tree" or diagram format, not needing to put in what lab is what.

Anyone have a copy of that as a "key" so that I can learn how to use that "tree" thingy and write my labs like that?

I've tried to google...what is the format that people use to write their CBC's and electrolyte panels? I can't find it on google. It's like a diagram or something, then they just plug the values in different parts of the lined off areas... without having to write what value is what. Anyone that can help me out here, I'd be grateful! I've seen this format on kardexes and report sheets... but somehow the "key" has slipped my mind! I'm in a class with five gals and none of us know, but want to!

Thanks!


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No. 1
from CaLLaCoDe
Old Sep 10, 2007, 04:58 PM
Updated Sep 10, 2007 at 05:14 PM by CaLLaCoDe

Default Re: Format for handwritten lab values
I use them every day...stick figures for lab values>>> Sorry, my computer can't draw the stick and put the values in at the same time...however if you use the sticks below where the values go you may get the picture ;-)
Below are the value positions for BMP lab:

Na/Cl/Bun< glucose
K+/Co2/Creat


Below are the lab value positions for CBC lab:



wbc>HGB<PLT
****Hct


Below are the stick figures ...put the values in the appropriate spots as described above:

>--< This stick figure is used for CBC lab


---l--l--< This stick figure is used for BMP lab



PS: Hopefully someone can give you an address of a website that explains stick figures. I tried but came up empty handed!
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Old Sep 10, 2007, 05:52 PM

Default Re: Format for handwritten lab values
Originally Posted by TeleRNer View Post
I use them every day...stick figures for lab values>>> Sorry, my computer can't draw the stick and put the values in at the same time...however if you use the sticks below where the values go you may get the picture ;-)
Below are the value positions for BMP lab:

Na/Cl/Bun< glucose
K+/Co2/Creat


Below are the lab value positions for CBC lab:



wbc>HGB<PLT
****Hct


Below are the stick figures ...put the values in the appropriate spots as described above:

>--< This stick figure is used for CBC lab


---l--l--< This stick figure is used for BMP lab



PS: Hopefully someone can give you an address of a website that explains stick figures. I tried but came up empty handed!
Does doing these this way help interpret what the results mean?
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from GilaRN
Old Sep 10, 2007, 08:11 PM

Default Re: Format for handwritten lab values
This is also called a "fish bone lab diagram." It does not interpret the labs, it is simply a method that some people use to chart lab findings. I utilize this method because it is quick and saves space.
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No. 4
Old Sep 10, 2007, 08:29 PM

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Check out the post by Papaw John on this thread:

http://allnurses.com/forums/f50/lab-...et-121878.html

I wonder if he's still around?
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from GilaRN
Old Sep 10, 2007, 08:29 PM

Default Re: Format for handwritten lab values
I hate to do this; however, Wilkpedia is the only link I can easily find with actual pictures of the diagrams.

Check here:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:CBC_with_Hct.jpg

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basic_metabolic_panel
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No. 6
from khakisack
Old Sep 10, 2007, 08:43 PM

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Super! Just what i needed!

Thanks!
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from jsouza
Old Mar 07, 2008, 11:42 AM

Default Re: Format for handwritten lab values
This all was helpful, thanks. This is what I was looking for. I couldn't find it on google, no matter how I described it....
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No. 8
Old Nov 02, 2009, 11:43 PM

Lab Re: Format for handwritten lab values
You can also see several "fishbone convention" diagrams on the PathGuy's website. Scroll about 1/4 of the way down. www.pathguy.com/lectures/profilin.htm
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