Chapter 6: Common Laboratory Testing Flashcards
What does the acronym ANA mean?
Antinuclear Antibody.
What is the purpose of an Antinuclear Antibody Test?
For autoimmune disorders like lupus.
What does the acronym BMP mean?
Basic Metabolic Panel.
What is the purpose of Basic Metabolic Panel Test?
Used as screening tool to check for conditions like diabetes and kidney diseases.
What does the acronym CBC mean?
Complete Blood Count.
What is the purpose of Complete Blood Count Test?
Screens disease like anemia, infection, inflammation, bleeding disorder or cancer.
What does the acronym CMP mean?
Comprehensive Metabolic Profile.
What is the purpose of Comprehensive Metabolic Profile Test?
Measure blood sugar, electrolyte and fluid balance, kidney and liver function.
What are Electrolytes?
Minerals.
What is the purpose of Electrolytes Test?
Detects balance problems with electrolytes.
What does the acronym ESR mean?
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate.
What is the purpose of Erythrocytes Sedimentation Rate Test?
Detects the presence of inflammation.
What does the acronym hCG mean?
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin.
What is the purpose of Human Chorionic Gonadotropin Test?
To confirm a pregnancy.
What does the acronym HbA1c mean?
Hemoglobin A1c
What is the purpose of Hemoglobin A1c Test?
To monitor a patient’s diabetes.
What does the acronym HDL-C mean?
High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol.
What is the purpose of High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Test?
Determines patient’s risk of developing heart disease.
What does the acronym LDL-C mean?
Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol.
What is the purpose of Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Test?
Determines patient’s risk of developing heart disease.
What does the acronym Lipid Profile mean?
Fatty substances.
What is the purpose of Lipid Profile Test?
Determine the risk of cardiovascular disease.
What does the acronym PSA mean?
Prostate Specific Antigen.
What is the purpose of Prostate Specific Antigen Test?
Screens men for Prostate cancer.
What does the acronym PT mean?
Prothrombin Time (Pro-Time).
What is the purpose of Prothrombin Time Test?
To monitor how well anticoagulants are working to prevent blood clots.
