Chapter 3: Testing Report Flashcards

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Health care providers use the results and the reference range for the test to determine?

A

Whether a patient is healthy or not.

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The tests reported as a number are called?

A

Quantitative.

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How are some tests reported?

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Depending on the sex, age, result will be classified as normal, low, high or critical.

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What is an example of a quantitative test?

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A glucose level.

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What are called the test that are reported as Positive or negative?

A

Qualitative.

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What is an example of a qualitative test?

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A urine drug screen.

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Quantitative test results are reported as?

A

Number.

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Qualitative test results are reported as?

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Positive or negative.

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