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Wk14 - Lab Terms Flashcards

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activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT)/partial thromboplastin time (PTT)

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a blood test that measures the time it takes the blood to clot

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alpha-fetoprotein

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a blood test used to check the alpha-fetoprotein level in a pregnant female (to check spina bifida and Down syndrome)

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amylase

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measures amount of amylase in the blood

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antinuclear antibodies (ANA)

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a test that measures the amount and pattern of antibodies in the blood

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B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP)

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a blood test that measures BNP, a substance secreted by the ventricles of the heart

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basic metabolic panel

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a group of 7-8 lab tests that measures different chemicals in the blood. i.e. calcium, carbon dioxide (bicarbonate), chloride, creatinine, glucose, potassium, sodium, urea nitrogen (BUN)

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blood urea nitrogen (BUN)

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blood test that measures urea/waste levels

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C-reactive protein

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a blood test used to screen C-reactive protein which is a marker for systemic inflammation

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carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA)

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blood test that measures levels of CEA protein

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cardiac enzymes

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a blood test that measures levels of troponin (increase with MI), creatine kinase (CK-MB, high levels with MI). When the heart muscle is damaged, these proteins leak into the bloodstream

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complete blood count (CBC)

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a blood test used to measure the number of white blood cells (WBCs), red blood cells (RBCs), and platelets. Hemoglobin and hematocrit levels also included in a CBC.

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complete blood count (CBC) with differential

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a CBC where the percentage of the total of each type of WBCs is determined

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comprehensive metabolic panel

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group of blood tests that measure kidney and liver function. The blood tests commonly included in a comprehensive metabolic panel are albumin, bilirubin, calcium, CO2, chloride, etc…

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creatinine

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a blood test used to measure creatinine, a waste product or normal muscle activity excreted by the kidneys

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electrolytes

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a blood test that measures minerals in the body that help to maintain fluid levels and acid base balance. Includes sodium, potassium, bicarb, and chloride

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Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)

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blood test used to diagnose allergies

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Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)

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blood test to measure inflammation levels within the body; “sed rate”

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glucose

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a blood test that measures blood sugar levels. A FBS (fasting blood sugar) requires the patient to fast 12 hours prior to testing

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glucose tolerance test (GTT)

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A blood sugar test given at specific intervals after a person is given glucose (usually in the form of a high glucose drink)

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hematocrit (Hct, HCT)

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a measure of the % volume RBCs, WBCs, and plasma

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hemoglobin (HGB, Hgb)

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hemoglobin is a protein in RBCs that carries oxygen

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hemoglobin A1C (A1C)

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a blood test that measures a person’s blood sugar control over the past 3 month period

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hemoglobin and hematocrit (H&H)

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blood test that measures hemoglobin and hematocrit levels to screen for anemia

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HIV antibody

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performed 3 to 6 weeks after exposure

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human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)
used to check for the hormone hCG
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international normalized ratio (INR)
a method of standardizing the results of prothrombin time (PT) tests, regardless of the testing method or lab where the test is performed
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lipid profile
a blood test that usually includes the following 3 tests: low density lipoprotein (LDL) (bad), high density lipoprotein (HDL) (good), and triglycerides.
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liver (hepatic) profile
a group of tests that screen for liver disease or inflammationl
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lymphocytes (lymphs)
a type of white blood cell that is included in the differential count of a CBC
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microalbumin
a urine test used to detect small amounts of albumin in the urine
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monocyte (mono)
type of WBC
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occult blood test (hemoccult)
occult = hidden. This test is performed to find the presence of blood in the feces
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packed red blood cells (PRBC)
RBCs that are collected and stored for future use in blood transfusions
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PAP smear
(Short for Papanicolau) a sample of cells are taken from the cervix and then examined under the microscope
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partial thromboplastin time (PTT)
a blood test that measures the time it takes the blood to clot (intrinsic system and common components)
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pathology (patho)
the study of (the cause of) disease -or- the part of a lab that examines body tissues to assist in determining a diagnosis
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potassium (K)
urine test to measure potassium levels
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prostate-specific antigen (PSA)
a test that measures the level of PSA, a protein from the prostate gland in men
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prothrombin time (PT)
a blood test used to determine how fast blood clots (extrinsic system and factors common to both systems)
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red blood cell (count) (RBC)
blood test that measures levels of RBCs
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staphylococcus (staph)
blood test that determines the presence of a staph infection
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stool culture
evaluation of a fecal sample to detect infection within the digestive tract
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streptococcus (strep)
blood test that determines the presence of a strep infection
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sweat test
a test to determine the level of chloride concentration in sweat
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thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)
a blood test that measures the level of TSH (TSH is secreted by the pituitary gland and controls the thyroid)
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thyroxine (T4)
blood test that measures thyroxine levels
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triiodothyronine (T3)
blood test to measure thyroid function
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uric acid
blood test to measure uric acid levels
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urinalysis (UA)
examination of the physical and chemical characteristics of urine (i.e. color, appearance, specific gravity, pH, presence of protein or sugar, blood)
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urine culture
urine test to detect UTI
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white blood cell

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