What If Blood Test Results Are Within the Normal Range, but the Patient Is Still Ill?

What If Blood Test Results Are Within the Normal Range, but the Patient Is Still Ill?
June 18, 2024

What If Blood Test Results Are Within the Normal Range, but the Patient Is Still Ill?

ARTICLE BY: Manca Köster
CATEGORY: Blood Parameters & More

Navigating the complexities of medical diagnostics can be challenging, particularly when blood test results fall within the normal range, yet the patient continues to experience symptoms. This scenario is not uncommon and can be particularly challenging for physicians.

Traditional blood test interpretation methods rely heavily on reference ranges and individual parameter values. When all values are within these ranges, doctors might struggle to pinpoint the underlying issue, leading to potential delays in diagnosis and treatment. This is where advanced clinical decision support tools like SBAS Software come into play, revolutionizing the way we interpret blood test results.

 

How SBAS Software Can Help

SBAS Software leverages advanced machine learning algorithms to provide a more detailed interpretation of blood test results. Instead of focusing solely on whether individual parameters fall within the normal range, SBAS Software analyzes patterns and correlations among multiple parameters. Here’s how it can assist doctors: 

  • Advanced Pattern Recognition:

SBAS Software can detect subtle deviations and patterns in blood test results that might be missed by traditional methods. It can recognize and consider over 260 different blood parameters and their ratios, offering insights into disease-related laboratory patterns beyond standard medical knowledge.

  • Probable Diagnoses and Likelihood Scoring:

The software generates a list of the 10 most likely diseases based on the analyzed blood test results, biological sex, and age, accompanied by a likelihood score. This helps doctors more effectively narrow down potential diagnoses and focus on the most probable conditions. 

  • Comprehensive Reports:

SBAS Software presents its findings in an intuitive multilevel pie chart and a detailed table. This visual representation helps healthcare providers understand the potential diagnoses and the evidence supporting each one, facilitating quicker and more accurate decision-making and offering physicians the next level of differential diagnostics. 

  • High Accuracy and Speed:

With an accuracy rate of up to 96%, SBAS Software ensures reliable diagnostic support. Additionally, it delivers results within seconds, which is invaluable for physicians who are overwhelmed and have limited time for each patient. 

When faced with normal blood test results but an ill patient, traditional diagnostic methods might fall short. SBAS Software provides an advanced solution by interpreting complex patterns in blood parameters, thus aiding in identifying the underlying health issues more accurately and swiftly. This innovative clinical decision support tool enhances diagnostic precision, reduces healthcare costs, and ultimately leads to better patient outcomes.

Learn more about SBAS Software features HERE.

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