Learn how to interpret a Full Blood Examination (FBE), including haemoglobin, red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. Understand what each result measures, common causes of abnormal values and how to apply FBE results in clinical practice.

Learn how to interpret urea, electrolytes and renal function (U&E) blood tests, including sodium, potassium, creatinine, urea and eGFR. Understand normal reference ranges, causes of abnormal results and real clinical scenarios to improve diagnostic interpretation.

Learn how to interpret liver function tests (LFTs), including ALT, AST, ALP, GGT, bilirubin and albumin. Understand liver enzyme patterns, common causes of abnormal results and clinical scenarios to improve diagnostic interpretation.

Learn how to interpret coagulation studies, including INR, PT, APTT, fibrinogen, D-dimer, Anti-Xa and thrombin time. Understand normal reference ranges, causes of abnormal results and real clinical scenarios to improve diagnostic interpretation.

Learn how to interpret cardiac blood tests, including troponin, BNP, NT-proBNP, CK and CK-MB. Understand normal reference ranges, causes of abnormal results and real clinical scenarios to improve diagnostic interpretation.

Diagnostic interpretation is an important part of nursing assessment, clinical judgement, and recognition of patient deterioration. Explore the nurse’s role in interpreting abnormal clinical findings within scope to support timely monitoring, escalation, and safer patient care.

An overview of common blood tests, including FBE, U&Es, LFTs, coagulation studies, CRP, lactate, troponin, and blood glucose, and what abnormal results may indicate. Learn how blood collection, specimen handling, and clinical interpretation contribute to safe patient care.