Laboratory Tests

Question 1

Hematology studies

Answer 1

relate to the physical properties of blood, such as the number of blood cells in the specimen or the clotting and bleeding factors

Question 2

Blood chemisty studies

Answer 2

measure the amount of certain substances in the body, including electrolytes, fats, proteins, glucose, and enzymes

Question 3

Urine studies

Answer 3

performed on urine specimens to diagnose and monitor urinary tract disease. Used to detect and monitor diseases related to the kidney

Question 4

Microbiology studies

Answer 4

identify the microorganisms that cause disease and infection

Question 5

Traditional microbiology studies

Answer 5

culture and sensitivity, staining and microscopy, and biochemical testing

Question 6

Polymerase chain reactions

Answer 6

work with tiny amounts of DNA from a sample and match it against known pathogens

Question 7

Serology tests

Answer 7

depend on antibody/antigen reactions, especially helpful for microorganisms that cannot be cultured

Question 8

Antibodies

Answer 8

substances produced by a person’s immune system to help defend against infection

Question 9

Antigens

Answer 9

substances produced by microorganisms that can trigger an immune response in the body