- In relation to WBCs, what is caused by bone marrow failure, radiation, chemotherapy, HIV infection, viral disorders?
- You must review hemoglobin levels in conjunction with what other test?
- What product is used to evaluate liver function or diagnose anemias caused by red cell destruction?
- Alanine aminotransferase (ALT, part of the CMP) is an enzyme that occurs mostly in hepatocytes with smaller quantities in skeletal and heart muscle and is useful in detecting what?
- What is the end product of protein metabolism that is transported to the kidneys for excretion?
- Which chemistry panel includes the tests in the BMP plus:•albumin (ALB)•alanine transaminase (ALT)•alkaline phosphatase (ALP)•aspartate aminotransferase (AST)• bilirubin• total protein (TP)
- Calcium plasma level varies with the rate of Ca2+ absorption from the small intestine and the proximal renal tubular reabsorption rate, under the control of what hormone?
- Creatinine is a catabolic product of creatine phosphate used in what?
- Which test in the CBC is the count of the number of circulating red blood cells in 1mm3 of peripheral venous blood?
- What is the most commonly measured test in the lab?
- Which decreased hormones are seen in patients on diuretics, diarrhea and vomiting?
- Albumin is synthesized in the liver and therefore is a measure of what?
- Which panels provides the status of body’s metabolism such as blood sugar, electrolyte balance and health of kidneys, to include all of the following:•Sodium (Na+)•Potassium (K+)•Chloride (Cl-)•Carbon Dioxide Content (CO2)•Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)•Serum Creatinine (Cr)•Serum Glucose (Glu)•Total Calcium (Ca2+)
- Which chemistry panel provides the status of body's metabolism such as blood sugar, electrolyte balance and health of kidneys and liver?
- What does a decreased bicarb concentration indicate?
- The BUN is interpreted in conjunction with what other test; collectively being called renal function studies?
- What does increased bicarb concentration indicate?
- What is the primary instrument in provider-performed microscopy?
- What is the major intracellular cation that helps maintain the body's balance of fluids; also important in muscle & nerve function?
- Which elevated hormones are seen in acute kidney failure, kidney disease, Diabetes, dehydration?