Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) trial for 4–8 weeks. 13. Clinical Depression (MDD) Procedure: PHQ-9 screening tool score ≥10. Criteria: Symptoms persistent for ≥2 weeks. 14. Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Procedure: GAD-7 screening tool score ≥10.
Order a comprehensive iron panel: Serum Ferritin, Serum Iron, Total Iron-Binding Capacity (TIBC), and Transferrin Saturation. Serum ferritin is diagnostic of iron deficiency.
: Diagnosis now requires precise metabolic screening rather than just exclusion of other causes. 2. Cardiovascular and Respiratory Health sop for diagnosis of top 20 common diseases updated
Perform rapid strep or PCR if bacterial pharyngitis is suspected. 4. Influenza (Seasonal)
Order Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) or C-Reactive Protein (CRP) only if needed to rule out rheumatoid arthritis or crystalline arthropathies. 11. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) trial for 4–8 weeks
Fatigue, weight gain, cold intolerance, constipation, dry skin, menorrhagia, and coarse hair.
Low hemoglobin accompanied by low serum ferritin and low transferrin saturation. Criteria: Symptoms persistent for ≥2 weeks
Accurate and timely diagnosis is the foundation of effective disease management. A well-structured Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for diagnosis is essential for healthcare professionals to ensure consistency and reliability in patient care. In this article, we will provide an updated SOP for the diagnosis of the top 20 common diseases, which account for a significant proportion of morbidity and mortality worldwide.
| Disease | Mandatory Test | Optional (Only if atypical) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | #2 CAP | CXR + Pulse ox | Procalcitonin, Legionella urine Ag | | #3 UTI | Urinalysis + Culture (only if >65 or pregnant) | None | | #5 Hypertension | Two separate visits + ambulatory BP monitoring | Renal artery doppler | | #14 Viral URI | Rapid viral PCR only if immunocompromised. | None | | #20 Conjunctivitis | Slit lamp exam. New: Adenovirus rapid swab. | Culture if no improvement in 48h |