1. Presented by Eric A. Gehrie, MD and prepared by Lorraine N. Blagg, MA, MLS(ASCP)SBB

Clinical Vignette

An adult patient with a history of HIV and cirrhosis presented to the emergency department with confusion and slurred speech. No recent transfusion history from the patient's medical record.

Laboratory results:

• Hemoglobin: 11.8 g/dL


• Hematocrit: 36.0%


• Platelet count: 147 K/cu mm


• Potassium: 2.9 mmol/L


• INR: 1.4


• Troponin: <0.04 ng/mL


• Serum EtOH: <10 mg/dL


• Ammonia: 66 ?mol/L


• Toxicology Screen, Urine: Not Detected

Question:
What is the interpretation of the type and screen results?