ch 7/8 female lab terms

Question 1

CA-125 test

Answer 1

blood test primarily used to monitor treatments for ovarian cancer and to detect recurrence once treatment is complete.

CA0125 (cancer antigen 125) is a protein found on the surface of most ovarian cancer cells and is released into the bloodstream

Question 2

HPV Test

Answer 2

cytological study of cervical and vaginal secretions to detect high risk forms of HPV that can cause abnormal cervical cells and cervical cancers; used for cervical cancer screenings

Question 3

Pap test

Answer 3

cytological study of cervical and vaginal secretions to detect abnormal and cancerous cells; primarily used for cervical cancer screening

Question 4

fistula

Answer 4

abnormal passageway between two organs or between an internal organ and the body surface

Question 5

speculum

Answer 5

instrument for opening a body cavity to allow visual inspection

Question 6

menarche

Answer 6

beginning of menstruation, specifically the first menstrual period