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1
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blood and blood-forming tissues

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Hematology

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hemoglobin level and red cell count

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Hematocrit (Hct)

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3
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values that rule out anemia

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Hemoglobin (Hgb)

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erythropoietic activity

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Red Blood Cell (RBC) Count

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5
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leukocyte response

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White Blood Cell (WBC) Count

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chemotherapy and radiation conditions

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Platelet Count

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7
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changes in the appearance or quantity of specific cell types

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Differential White Blood Cell Count

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show the changes in RBC size, weight, and Hgb content

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Indices

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9
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weight of the hemoglobin in the cell

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Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin

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10
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size of the cell

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Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV)

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11
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concentration of hemoglobin per unit volume of RBCs

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Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration (MCHC)

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12
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size differences of the RBCs

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Red Blood Cell Distribution Width (RDW)

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13
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ability of blood to form and dissolve clots

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Coagulation

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14
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adequacy of heparin therapy

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Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (APTT)

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thrombin and plasmin activity

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D-dimer

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amount of fibrin degradation products (FDPs) in the blood

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Fibrin Split Products (FSP)

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17
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fibrinogen levels in the blood

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Fibrinogen Test

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18
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liver diseases or deficiency in Vitamin K

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Prothrombin Time (PT) or International Normalized Ratio (INR)

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19
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amounts of certain chemicals in a blood sample

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Chemistry

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20
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liver damage

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Alanine Aminotransferase Test (ALT)

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21
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alpha-fetoprotein levels in pregnant women during the second trimester of pregnancy

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Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP)

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22
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amount of alkaline phosphatase enzyme in the bloodstream

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Alkaline Phosphatase (AP) Test

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23
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measures the level that could indicate cirrhosis and hepatitis

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Ammonia

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checks the enzyme level that could indicate liver disease, cholesystitis, etc

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Amylase

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levels of aspartate aminotansferase enzyme that may indicate liver damage
Aspartate Aminotransferase Test (AST)
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amount of bilirubin levels in the bloodstream that could indicate red blood destruction
Bilirubin Test
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acid-base balance by measuring the pH, partial pressure of the carbon dioxide and oxygen
Arterial Blood Gases (ABG)
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amount of urea nitrogen found in blood, which could determine impaired renal function.
Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)
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levels of BNP hormone in the blood which could indicate congestive heart failure
B-type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) Test
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level of CRP
C-reactive Protein High Sensitivity (hs-CRP)
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CEA protein levels in the blood that may help diagnose and manage certain types of cancers
Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA) Test
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total amount of calcium in the blood, which could help determine or monitor the effects of renal failure
Blood Calcium
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indicates risk of cardiovascular diseases
Total Cholesterol
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shows adrenal hypofunction and hyperfunction
Cortisol
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used to check muscle damage
Creatine Kinase (CK)
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checks for cases that indicate renal impairment or muscular dystrophy
Creatinine
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monitors therapeutic range to avoid toxic levels for drugs
Drug Analysis
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show the sodium values that determine disorder of the kidney and adrenals
Electrolytes (sodium, potassium, chloride, CO2 )
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used to check diabetes, liver disease, or malnutrition
Glucose
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used for diagnosis of liver, specifically hepatobiliary problems
Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase (GGT)
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determines glycosylated hemoglobin level
Hemoglobin A1C
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checks lung, kidney, and liver dysfunction
Lactate dehydrogenase
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shows the level that could lead to either pancreatitis or pancreatic carcinoma
Lipase
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test that screens patients for the presence of prostate cancer
Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA)
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used to check liver and kidney disorders
Total Protein
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serve as index in the evaluation of atherosclerosis and lipid metabolism disorder
Triglycerides
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used for early diagnosis of small myocardial infarcts
Troponin I
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used to check levels that indicate gout and renal problems
Uric Acid Test
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used to check for anemia and diseases of the small intestine
Vitamin B12 and Folate Tests
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serum and autoimmune reactions in the blood
Serology / Immunology
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shows autoimmune disorders such as systematic lupus erythematosus
Antinuclear Antibody (ANA)
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indicates streptococcal infection
Antistreptolysin-O (ASO) Titer
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checks cases of atypical pneumonia
Cold Agglutinins
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shows the presence of antibodies to specific organisms
Febrile Agglutination Test
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confirms syphilis
FTA-ABS
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when positive, it is indicative of syphilis but it still needs confirmation
Rapid Plasma Reagin (RPR)
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indicates rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid Factor (RF)
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screens human immunodeficiency virus
Anti-HIV
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a confirmatory test for CMV antibody
Cytomegalovirus Antibody (CMV)
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checks for the presence of heterophil antibody, which indicates infectious mononucleosis
Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV)
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checks for the presence of hepatitis antigen on the surface of the red cells
Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBSAg)
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indicates inflammation when levels are increased
C-Reactive Protein (CRP)
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the hormone is present when patient is pregnant
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) Test
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tests urine specimen
Urinalysis
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indicates the presence of blood melanin, bilirubin, or urobilin in the urine specimen
Color
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shows the presence of fat, chyle, or bacteria which affect the turbidity
Clarity / Transparency
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suggests renal tubular involvement or ADH deficiency
Specific Gravity
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hematuria could be due to hemorrhage, infection, or trauma
Blood
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helps differentiate between obstructive jaundice and hemolytic jaundice
Bilirubin
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glucosuria may be a result of diabetes mellitus, renal impairments
Glucose
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uncontrolled diabetes mellitus or starvation
Ketones
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indicates urinary tract infection if there is a lot of neutrophils
Leukocyte
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indicates acid-base balance
pH
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proteinuria s an indicator of renal dysfunction or disorder
Protein
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positive results could mean bacterial infection
Nitrite
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increases in amount when the patient suffers from hepatitic issues
Urobilinogen
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shows the status of the urinary tract, hematuria, pyuria, etc.
Microscopic Evaluation
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microorganisms in body fluids or tissues
Microbiology
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used to monitor the treatment for TB
Acid-Fast Bacilli (AFB)
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checks for the presence of bacteria indicative of bacteremia or septicemia
Blood Culture
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shows the presence of Helicobacter pylori
Campylobacter-like Organism (CLO) Test
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indicates infection if there is growth in the pathogenic microorganism
Culture and Sensitivity (C&S)
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used to determine the type of fungi if present
Fungus Culture and Identification
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it is done to allow antimicrobial therapy while waiting for culture results
Grams Stain
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checks for blood in the stool which could result from gastrointestinal bleeding
Occult Blood
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solves ?etiology unknown? intestinal disorders
Ova and Parasites (O&P) Exam
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blood for transfusion
Blood bank / Immunohematology
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agglutination means presence of abnormal antibodies in the blood
Antibody (Ab) Screen
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determines transfusion compatibility
Direct Antihuman-globulin Test (DAT)
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shows the ABO and Rh blood groups
ABO and Rh Type
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shows the blood group and screens for antibodies in the recipient's blood
Type and Crossmatch
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detects antibodies and antigen in both recipient's and donor's blood
Compatibility Testing

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