Welcome to Interpreting Lab Results

An online course brought to you by IEDNC Inc.

Interpreting Laboratory Results, offered by IEDNC Inc., is an online-based course designed to provide health professionals with knowledge of the basic concepts underlying the interpretation of daily laboratory work. Laboratory work presented in the course includes various tests such as Lipid Panel, Iron Panel, Blood Panel, CMP, Liver Function Tests, Routine Urinalysis, and several more. The course also briefly addresses management and treatment options based on test results falling within a certain range. In addition, you will learn general principles of clinical lab result analysis and prevention of lab errors. Through a series of modules and interlinking units, you will learn about this diverse topic, and after taking a final assessment, you will earn a course completion certificate.
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Course curriculum

  • 1

    Course Overview

    • Interpreting Lab Results Overview
  • 2

    Module 1: Comprehensive Metabolic Panel

    • 1.1: CMP Test
  • 3

    Module 2: Lipid Panel

    • 2.1: Lipid Test
  • 4

    Module 3: Iron Panel

    • 3.1: Iron Test
  • 5

    Module 4: Blood Panel

    • 4.1: Hemoglobin

    • 4.2: Hematocrit

    • 4.3: Complete Blood Count

    • 4.4: Red Cell Indices

    • 4.5: White Blood Cell Differential
  • 6

    Module 5: Liver Panel

    • 5.1: Liver Test
  • 7

    Module 6: Renal Panel

    • 6.1: Chloride

    • 6.2: Bicarbonate

    • 6.3: Phosphorus

    • 6.4: Blood Urea Nitrogen

    • 6.5: Creatinine
  • 8

    Module 7: Blood Sugar Panel

    • 7.1: Blood Sugar Test
  • 9

    Module 8: Testosterone Panel

    • 8.1: Testosterone Test
  • 10

    Module 9: Thyroid Panel

    • 9.1: Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone
  • 11

    Module 10: Vitamins and Minerals Panel

    • 10.1: Vitamin D Test

    • 10.2: Vitamin B12 and Folate Test

    • 10.3: Calcium Test

    • 10.4: Sodium Test

    • 10.5: Potassium Test
  • 12

    References & Resources

    • References

    • Lab Test Reference Ranges
  • 13

    Final Assessment

    • Interpreting Lab Results: Final Assessment