Clinical Chemistry Flashcards
Precision is
-repeatability
relation of CV to precision
inversely proportional
target value
Accuracy
what do you mean by direct?
Without dilution
what do you mean by indirect?
With dilution
reference method for Calcium and Magnesium
Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy
AAS source of light
Hollow Cathode lamp
routine electrolytes
- Sodium
- Potassium
- Chloride
- Bicarbonate
best method for electrolytes
ISE
direct vs. indirect
ISE
reference electrode for sodium
Glass membrane
electrode for oxygen
Clark
electrode for Carbon dioxide
Severinghaus
T3 and T3 uptake in hypothyroidism
decrease; directly proportional
common anticoagulant in Clin. Chem
Lithium heparin
sodium value in patients with diabetes
Decrease
thyroxine conversion factor to SI
12.9
BUN:CREA ratio
10-20:1
assess the kidney function
BUN:CREA ratio
in BUN:CREA ratio, which one is the first to increase?
BUN