You have to be signed in to use this resource.
Investigation of hypoglycaemia in the newborn/infants/children
Hypoglycaemia can become a diagnostic odyssey when found in the newborn and the investigation path can direct to both IMD and non-IMD causes (e.g. endocrine). The samples required need to be taken in a timely fashion and expedited given the time critical nature of some of the disorders. It is important for clinical biochemists to understand why certain investigations are taken and how they inform the differential diagnosis. The file at this link goes through this in step wise fashion.
Reflective exercise
Consider the volume requirements for the variety of tests and the challenges this poses when needed in the neonate given the total blood volume and elevated haematocrit of neonatal samples. If you were posed with the challenge of prioritising tests, how would you go about this if only a limited blood volume could be collected?
Resource details
| Contributed by: | Pathology Portal |
| Authored by: |
|
| Licence: | More information on licences |
| First contributed: | 16 August 2023 |
| Audience access level: | Full user |
Share this resource
Report an issue with this resource
You may report a resource, for example, if there is an issue with copyright infringement, breach of personal data, factual inaccuracies, typing errors or safety concerns. The type of issue will determine whether the resource is immediately removed from the platform or if the contributor is asked to make amendments. You can report a resource from the resource information page or by contacting the Learning Hub support team.
You can contact the Learning Hub support team by completing the support form or if you have a general enquiry you can email enquiries@learninghub.nhs.uk.