Clin Chem - Abbrev Discussion 2 Flashcards
when do bursts of GH occur
after lunch during a resting stage
hemoglobin with glucose
GHb
lifespan of RBC
3-4 months
how often is GHb test done
once in 3-4 months
used to confirm diabetes
GHb
an RBC enzyme in the membrane
G6PD
an RBC enzyme which makes RBC reformable/flexible
G6PD
if there are low levels of G6PD, what will happen to RBCs when passing through blood vessels
RBCs easily burst
screening tests for DM
FBG
2hr Post-prandial test
confirmatory test for DM
GTT
test which determines if person can tolerate excess glucose
GTT
monitoring tests (if DM worsened or not)
GHb
when does the fastest rise of glucose level happen
first 30 minutes after a meal
when does glucose level reach peak concentration
1 hr after a meal
after how many hour/s does the glucose level start to go down
after 1 hr
after how many hour/s does the glucose level start to return to original level
2 hrs
after how many hour/s does the glucose level become stable
8hrs
adult hemoglobin
HbA
abnormal Hb associated with sickle cell anemia
HbS
abnormal Hb associated with thalassemia
HbC
fetal Hb
HbF
marker of pregnancy
HCG
best marker to confirm pregnancy
Beta HCG
Peak of HCG titer is reached in how many weeks/months
10 weeks or 2 1/2 months
why does HCG cross-reacts with LH, FSH, TSH
because all of them have identical subunit
which subunit differentiates HCG from LH, FSH, TSH
beta subunit
