Lab Diagnostics Flashcards
(41 cards)
Basic Metabolic Panel
tests levels of glucose, calcium, electrolytes, and BUN/ creatinine
Glucose testing
Diabetes
Kidney Test
BUN/ Creatinine
renal function
Liver Tests
damage
ALT, AST, ALP
Liver Tests
impaired function
icreased bilirubin
Laboratory Diagnostics
Chemistry
tests body fluids for biochemicals, hormones, drugs
WBC indicates…..
infection
Anemia
RBC, HGB and HCT, MCV/ MCHC/ RDW
Increased Neutrophils
bacterial infection
Increased Lymphocytosis
viral infection
Increased Eosinophils
allergies or worms
IgM
indicates current or recent infection
ACUTE
IgG
indicates past infection
CONVALESCENT
HBV Vaccination
Anti-HBs (surface)
only vaccine
Anti-HBsAg
clears HBV
Anti-HBeAg
slows HBV
Anti-HBcAg
proves HBV infection
Hemophilia
Factor 8 deficiency
drug comes from blood bank
Hematology
Body fluid cell counts and coagulation studies
Immunology
tests for antigens and antibodies
Bloodbank
store and test blood components
Urinalysis
Gravity
hydration
Urinalysis
Leukocyte Esterase
UTI
Urinalysis
Bilirubin
hepatic problems