CPC Chapter 18- Pathology/Laboratory Review

Question 1

complete blood count which includes hematocrit, hemoglobin, red blood count, white blood count, platelets, and automated differential- is used to test for anemia, low iron, elevated white count which could identify an infection; low white count that would indicate a virus

Answer 1

CBC

Question 2

thyroid stimulating hormone could identify a thyroid condition such as hypothyroid

Answer 2

TSH

Question 3

glycosylated A1C is performed to tell how well blood sugars are controlled in diabetic patients

Answer 3

HB A1C

Question 4

glomerular filtration rate tests the overall function of the kidneys

Answer 4

GFR

Question 5

blood urea nitrogen measures the amount of urea in the blood to test kidney function

Answer 5

BUN

Question 6

hematocrit and hemoglobin- test for anemia

Answer 6

H & H

Question 7

hemoglobin tests for iron deficiency anemia

Answer 7

HGB