Additional Blood Tests Flashcards
Basal metobolic panel
Kidneys, electrolyte balance, blood sugar, and calcium
8 specific blood tests
Blood urea nitrogen test
Amount of nitrogen in the blood due to the waste product urea
Obtain indication of kidney function
Crossmatch test
Determine the compatibility of blood donor and recipient before a blood transfusion
Agglutination
Clumping together of red blood cells
C-reactive protein test
Identify high levels of inflammation within the body
Presence of of C-reactive protein, which is produced by the liver only during acute inflamm
Lipid panel
Lipid profile
Measure the amount of high-density lipoprotein, low-density lipoprotein, and triglycerides
Prothrombin time
Pro time, coagulation test used to diagnose conditions associated with abnormalities of clotting time and to monitor anticoafulant therapy
Serum bilirubin test
Ability of the liver tot ake up, process, and secrete bilirubin into bile
Thyroid-stimulating hormone assay
Measures circulating blood levels of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) that can indicate abnormal thyroid activity
arterial blood gas analysis (ABG)
/pH, oxy, and CO2 levels of arterial blood
Used to evalutate lung and kidney function and overall metabolism