BioChemistry

Question 1

Haematology

Answer 1

Haematology – is the study of the blood make up and its components (the cells within the blood). Biochemistry studies the chemical components of the blood.

Question 2

Blood is made up of two components -

Answer 2

Blood Cells
Plasma portion - fluid

Blood circulates around the body through arteries and veins collecting various chemical components for distribution and excretion. It is these chemical components that are analysed when performing biochemistry tests.

Question 3

What does a Centrifuge do? What sinks?

Answer 3

Separating blood contents by spinning the blood at a high speed.
Red Blood Cells - They are the heavy components. Lighter plasma rises to the top leaving the WBC and platelets suspended in between making up the three layers.

Question 4

Biochemistry - sample types

Serum sample -
Lithium Heparin -
Floride oxalate -

Answer 4

Serum sample –white cap colour or brown cap colour

Lithium Heparin- orange cap colour

Fluoride oxalate- Yellow cap colour

Question 5

Check sample _______ prior to …..

Answer 5

CHECK SAMPLE QUALITY PRIOR TO SAMPLE ANALYSIS.

Question 6

Bilirubin

Answer 6

Bilirubin – assists in the clearance of waste products from the body, gives bile the yellow tinge. Due to liver failure bili can accumulate in the body