Bioimpedance Analysis
Bioimpedance Analysis is a diagnostic or screening method used to obtain clinically useful information about a disease process, body function, microorganism or biological marker.
Clinicians request bioimpedance analysis when its result can help answer a defined question about diagnosis, risk, disease activity or treatment response.
Correct specimen collection, patient preparation and technical performance can materially influence the reliability of bioimpedance analysis.
The result is interpreted against reference standards and the patient's pre-test probability rather than being treated as an isolated diagnosis.
Abnormal findings from bioimpedance analysis may lead to confirmatory testing, imaging, tissue sampling, specialist referral or a change in management.
Limitations such as false-positive, false-negative or indeterminate results should be considered when explaining bioimpedance analysis to patients.
Correct specimen collection, patient preparation and technical performance can materially influence the reliability of bioimpedance analysis.
The result is interpreted against reference standards and the patient's pre-test probability rather than being treated as an isolated diagnosis.
Abnormal findings from bioimpedance analysis may lead to confirmatory testing, imaging, tissue sampling, specialist referral or a change in management.
Limitations such as false-positive, false-negative or indeterminate results should be considered when explaining bioimpedance analysis to patients.
This information is for general awareness only and is not medical advice. Consult a doctor for any health concern.