clinical tests and procedures: blood

Question 1

anyiglobulin (Coombs) test

Answer 1

test for the presence of antibodies that cost and damage erythrocytes

Question 2

complete blood count (CBC)

Answer 2

determination of numbers of blood cells, hemoglobin concentration, hematocrit and red cell values

Question 3

erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)

Answer 3

speed at which erythrocytes settle out of plasma

Question 4

hematocrit (Hct)

Answer 4

percentage of erythrocytes in a volume of blood

Question 5

hemoglobin test

Answer 5

total amount of hemoglobin in a sample of peripheral blood

Question 6

platelet count

Answer 6

number of platelets per cubic millimeter or microliter of blood

Question 7

prothrombin time (PT)

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test of the ability of blood to clot

Question 8

red blood cell count

Answer 8

number of erythrocytes per cubic millimeter or microliter of blood

Question 9

red blood cell morphology

Answer 9

microscopic examination of a stained blood smear to determine the shape of an individuals red blood cells

Question 10

white blood cell count

Answer 10

number of leukocytes per cubic millimeter or microliter of blood

Question 11

white blood cell differential

Answer 11

percentages of different types of leukocytes in the blood

Question 12

apheresis

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separation of blood into component parts and removal of a a select potion of blood

Question 13

blood transfusion

Answer 13

whole blood of cells are taken from a donor and infused into a patient

Question 14

bone marrow biopsy

Answer 14

microscopic examination of a core of bone marrow removed with a needle

Question 15

hematopoietic stem cell transplantation

Answer 15

peripheral stem cells from a compatible donor are administered to a recipient

Question 16

CD4+ cell count

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measures the number of CD4+ T cells (helper) in the bloodstream of patients with aids

Question 17

ELISA

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screening test to detect anti-HIV antibodies in the bloodstream

Question 18

immunoelectrophoresis

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test that separates immunoglobulins

Question 19

viral load test

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measurement of the amount of AIDs virus in the bloodstream

Question 20

computed tomography scan

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x-ray imaging produces cross-sectional and other views of anatomic structures

Question 21

allergy

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abnormal hypersensitivity acquired by exposure to antigen

Question 22

lymphoma

Answer 22

malignant tumour of lymph nodes and lymph tissue

Question 23

multiple myeloma

Answer 23

malignant tumour of bone marrow cells

Question 24

thymoma

Answer 24

tumour of the thymus gland

Question 25

acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)

Answer 25

group of clinical signs and symptoms associated with suppression of the immune system, and marked by opportunistic infections, secondary neoplasms and neurologic problems