Evaluation of the Screening Laboratory Tests for Endocrine Diseases among the Patients of the Oral Medicine Department of Yazd Dental School in Academic Year of 2015-2016

Abstract

Introduction: The primary concern with the current system of ordering laboratory tests is that many tests are obtained that do not contribute beneficially to patient care. Unnecessary tests create additional risks, inefficient operating room programs, and unnecessary costs for the patient.UnnecThe aim of this study was to determine the frequency distribution of results of endocrine ordered lab tests among the patients of Oral Medicine Department Of Yazd Dental School in the years 2015-2016.

Methods: This cross-sectional descriptive study was performed on 273 patients referred to the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Diseases from October 2015 to September 2016. Demographic data, systemic disease and their types, medical history, clinical examinations, the type of requested tests and their reasons were analyzed using SPSS V.22 software and Chi-square analysis.

Results: Based on the results of this study, the mean age of the patients studied was 40 years, and the standard deviation of the age of the individuals was 14.3 (40± 14.3) with the age range of 6-83 years. Chi-square analysis showed a significant correlation between test results of FBS, HbA1c, T3, TSH, with the age of the patients (P <0.05). In addition, the results of 2hpp showed that there was a significant difference between male and female patients (P <0.05).

Conclusion: The most results of endocrine laboratory tests of patients at this time were normal, which can indicate the readiness of clients to tolerate dental treatments.