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Lesson 13: Diagnostic Testing and Pharmacology > Chapter 6: Common Laboratory Testing > Flashcards

Chapter 6: Common Laboratory Testing Flashcards

1
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What does the acronym ANA mean?

A

Antinuclear Antibody.

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What is the purpose of an Antinuclear Antibody Test?

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For autoimmune disorders like lupus.

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What does the acronym BMP mean?

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Basic Metabolic Panel.

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What is the purpose of Basic Metabolic Panel Test?

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Used as screening tool to check for conditions like diabetes and kidney diseases.

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What does the acronym CBC mean?

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Complete Blood Count.

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What is the purpose of Complete Blood Count Test?

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Screens disease like anemia, infection, inflammation, bleeding disorder or cancer.

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What does the acronym CMP mean?

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Comprehensive Metabolic Profile.

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What is the purpose of Comprehensive Metabolic Profile Test?

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Measure blood sugar, electrolyte and fluid balance, kidney and liver function.

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What are Electrolytes?

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Minerals.

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What is the purpose of Electrolytes Test?

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Detects balance problems with electrolytes.

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What does the acronym ESR mean?

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Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate.

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What is the purpose of Erythrocytes Sedimentation Rate Test?

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Detects the presence of inflammation.

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What does the acronym hCG mean?

A

Human Chorionic Gonadotropin.

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What is the purpose of Human Chorionic Gonadotropin Test?

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To confirm a pregnancy.

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What does the acronym HbA1c mean?

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Hemoglobin A1c

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What is the purpose of Hemoglobin A1c Test?

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To monitor a patient’s diabetes.

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What does the acronym HDL-C mean?

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High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol.

18
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What is the purpose of High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Test?

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Determines patient’s risk of developing heart disease.

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What does the acronym LDL-C mean?

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Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol.

20
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What is the purpose of Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Test?

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Determines patient’s risk of developing heart disease.

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What does the acronym Lipid Profile mean?

A

Fatty substances.

22
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What is the purpose of Lipid Profile Test?

A

Determine the risk of cardiovascular disease.

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What does the acronym PSA mean?

A

Prostate Specific Antigen.

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What is the purpose of Prostate Specific Antigen Test?

A

Screens men for Prostate cancer.

25
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What does the acronym PT mean?

A

Prothrombin Time (Pro-Time).

26
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What is the purpose of Prothrombin Time Test?

A

To monitor how well anticoagulants are working to prevent blood clots.

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