Clinical chemistry review questions Flashcards
Which type of sample if preferred for most blood chemistry assays
whole blood-check
Which term refers to the fluid portion of the blood that contains fibrinogen but no cells
plasma- check
Which term describes serum that appears pink after centrifuge
Hemolyzed -check
Which term describes serum that appears yellow after centrifuge
Icteric
Which term describes serum that appears milky after centrifuge
Lipemic
What can cause light scattering when a sample is analyzed
hemolysis-check
Which type of photometer used a filter to select the wavelength
Reflectometer- check
Which type of assay requires a standard to be analyzed concurrently and in the same manner as the patient sample
Kinetic assay -check
Which type of assay is commonly used for the measurement of enzyme activity
Kinetic assay -check
Solutions to be measured with a spectrophotometer must adhere to the principle of ______ law
Sigma-Frankels
Which type of analyzer contains specie electrodes that are configured to allow for interaction with just one ion
Electrochemical analyzer
What does A/G ratio refer to
Albumin & glucose
Which enzyme is found both free in the cytoplasm and bound to the mitochondria membrane and may be elevated with liver disease or muscle injury
ALT
Which liver specific enzyme can be used to evaluate liver function in horses
Amylase
Which enzyme analysis can be used to evaluate muscular damage
Creatine Kinase
For which of the following species would bile acid testing not be useful
cow
What component is assayed to determine the cause of jaundice to evaluate liver function, and to check the patency of bile ducts
Bilirubin
What is the origin of nearly all circulation alkaline phosphate in older animals
Liver
Which are the most commonly used test of kidney function in dogs
BUN & creatinine
Which is the most common used test of kidney function in birds
Uric acid
Which kidney function test uses test substances eliminated both by glomerular filtration and renal secreation
