2-A-7: Lab, Biopsies, Pathology Flashcards
What does blood work examine?
Blood work examines blood, bone marrow, urine, feces, etc.
What do diagnostic studies detect?
Diagnostic studies detect tumor markers.
What is the normal range for white blood cells?
3.50 - 10.5 billion cells/L
What is the normal range for red blood cells?
3.90 - 5.70 million/mcL
What is the normal range for hemoglobin?
12.0 - 17.5 g/dL
What is the normal range for hematocrit?
34.9 - 50.0%
What is the normal range for platelets?
150,000 - 450,000/mcL
How can the diagnosis of cancer be confirmed?
The diagnosis of cancer can be confirmed only with a biopsy.
What is an incisional biopsy?
An incisional biopsy is the removal of a segment of the tumor.
What is an excisional biopsy?
An excisional biopsy is the removal of the whole tumor.
What information does a biopsy report provide?
The report states what part of the body was biopsied and any lymph nodes that were tested.
What does a pathology report state?
The pathology report states the histopathologic diagnosis of the removed tissue.
What does a pathology report provide?
It gives a specific diagnosis of the cell type.