Biochemistry, endocrinology, oncology, toxicology, microbiology and immunology: yellow bottle

Question 1

What is analysed in endocrinology? (7)

Answer 1

• beta-hCG
• calcitonin
• cortisol
• EPO
• sex hormones
• growth hormone
• IGF-1

Question 2

What tutor markers are analysed? (6)

Answer 2

• PSA
• CEA
• CA-125
• CA19-9
• AFP
• lactate dehydrogenase (LDH)

Question 3

What is analysed in toxicology? (5)

Answer 3

• ethanol
• cannabis
• opiates
• benzodiazepines
• other drugs, e.g. cocaine, amphetamines

Question 4

What drug levels are analysed? (6)

Answer 4

• paracetamol
• salicylates (aspirin)
• digoxin
• lithium
• gentamicin
• carbamazepine

Question 5

What is analysed in microbiology/virology?

Answer 5

• serology for wide variety of bacterial, fungal, viral and parasitic infections
• including HIV and viral hepatitis

Question 6

What is analysed in immunology? (7)

Answer 6

• immunoglobulins
• complement
• autoantibody screen
• rheumatoid factor
• thyroid antibodies
• alpha1AT
• ACE

Question 7

What is analysed in biochemistry? (14)

Answer 7

• U+E
• CRP
• LFTs
• Amylase assay
• Bone profile
• Magnesium assay
• Iron studies
• Lipid profiles
• Thyroid function tests (TFTs)
• Vitamins
• Troponins
• Creatine kinase (CK)
• Urate
• Serum osmolality