Common Chemistry Testing Flashcards
1
Q
Bilirubin
A
Protect from UV light and send in Amber tube or in foil
2
Q
ABG (arterial blood gases)
A
Leave in syringe or send in green tube
3
Q
Cholesterol
- cholesterol
- triglycerides
- HDL(good fat)
- LDL(bad fat)
- Chylomicrons
A
Send in red test tube
4
Q
Cortisol
A
Send in Red test tube
Timed test, early in morning or early evening
5
Q
Creatinine
A
Red test tube
6
Q
Electrolytes
-sodium: contracts
- Chloride: follows a salt (sodium or potassium)
- Potassium: relaxes
- Calcium: makes things stronger or harder
A
Green test tube
7
Q
Glucose
A
Gray test tube
8
Q
Glycosylated Hgb (A1C)
-test for diabetics
A
Red test tube
9
Q
Uric Acid
A
Red test tube
10
Q
Vitamin B12
-test for vegans
A
Red test tube
11
Q
Folate
-test for folic acid
A
Red test tube
12
Q
Ammonia
A
Preserve on ice and send in green test tube
