American Association for Clinical Chemistry
Improving healthcare through laboratory medicine

2013 Clinical Case Studies

Each month, a case and a series of questions can be emailed to interested individuals 4-6 weeks in advance of publication. The published version will include a discussion of the case, important points to remember, and comments from 1-2 experts in the field. We urge you to share and discuss these with your trainees each month.

June

Severe Hyponatremia in a Schizophrenic Patient
DOI: 10.1373/clinchem.2012.194969

May

A 3-Year-Old Girl with Frequent Nose Bleeds
DOI: 10.1373/clinchem.2012.188409

April

Violent Behavior and Hallucination in a 32-Year-Old Patient
DOI: 10.1373/clinchem.2011.179507

March

Increased Prolactin Concentrations in a Patient with Bipolar Disorder
DOI: 10.1373/clinchem.2011.176925

February

Take with a Grain of Salt
DOI: 10.1373/clinchem.2011.178111

January

A Young Adult with Aplastic Anemia and Gray Hair
DOI: 10.1373/clinchem.2012.187237

     

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