RT-PCR AND SODIUM POTASSIUM

Question 1

REAL TIME RT-PCR

Answer 1

Real-Time RT-PCR (Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction)

Question 2

a sensitive and fast test used for detecting
the presence of specific genetic materials within a sample. This genetic material can be specific to humans, bacteria,
and viruses like SARS-CoV-2.

Answer 2

RT-PCR

Question 3

CT VALUE

Answer 3

<25 - HIGH LEVEL
25-30 - MODERATE LEVEL
>30 - LOW LEVELS

Question 4

are types of electrolytes.

Answer 4

SODIUM AND POTASSIUM

Question 5

important for nerve and muscle function and your body keeps sodium in balance through a variety of
mechanisms.

Answer 5

SODIUM

Question 6

important for your body to help your heart and muscles function properly. Too high or too low ___
levels may indicate a medical problem.

Answer 6

POTASSIUM

Question 7

can be a part of the basic metabolic panel. A basic metabolic panel is a group of related
tests. Also can be an electrolyte panel.

Answer 7

SODIUM AND POTASSIUM BLOOD TEST

Question 8

NORMAL RESULTS OF SODIUM AND POTASSIUM

Answer 8

135-145 mEq/L

Question 9

where the blood sodium level is lower than 135 mEq/L.

Answer 9

HYPONATREMIA

Question 10

means high levels of sodium in the blood, defined as levels that exceed 145 mEq/L.

Answer 10

HYPERNATREMIA

Question 11

high potassium

Answer 11

HYPERKALEMIA

Question 12

low potassium

Answer 12

HYPOKALEMIA