Lab Tests

Question 1

Profile

Answer 1

Tests that are frequently performed as a group on automated multi-channel lab testing equipment

Question 2

Arterial stick

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Puncture of an artery, usually on the inside of the wrist, to obtain arterial blood

Question 3

Capillary puncture

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Technique used when only a small amount of blood is needed as a specimen for a blood test
Usually known as a finger, heel, or earlobe stick

Question 4

Complete blood cell count

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Series of tests performed as a group to evaluate several blood conditions

Question 5

Erythrocyte sedimentation rate

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Sed rate, test based on the speed with which the red blood cells separate from the plasma and fall to the bottom of a specialized test tube

Question 6

Elevated sed rate indicates

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Inflammation in the body

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Hematocrit

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Percentage by volume of a blood sample occupied by red cells
Used to diagnose abnormal states of hydration, polycythemia, and anemia

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Platelet count

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Measure number of platelets in a specific amt of blood
Monitor changes in the blood associated with chemo and radiaiton therapy

Question 9

Thrombocytosis

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Abnormal increase in the number of platelets

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Thrombocytopenia

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Abnormal decrease in the number of platelets

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Red blood cell count

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Determination of the number of erythrocytes in the blood

Question 12

Low red blood cell count indicates

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Anemia or acute hemorrhage

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Elevated hemoglobin levels indicate

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Higher than normal hemoglobin concentration in the plasma due to polycythemia or dehydration

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Low Hb levels indicate

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Lower than normal hemoglobin due to anemia, recent hemorrhage, or fluid retention

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White blood cell differential count

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Tests to see what percentage of the total white blood cell count is composed of each of the five types of leukocytes