Diagnostic Tests & Procedures Flashcards
What does A1c (Glycosylated hemoglobin, HbA1c) measure?
Measures average blood glucose over three months; monitors diabetes treatment.
What is Fasting plasma glucose (FPG)?
After fasting, blood is drawn; measures the body’s ability to break down and use glucose; used to diagnose diabetes mellitus.
What do hormone tests measure?
Measures various hormone levels in the blood; used to diagnose endocrine disorders.
What does the Oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) measure?
Measures blood-glucose levels after ingesting glucose; used to diagnose diabetes mellitus.
What is Radioimmunoassay (RIA)?
Tags hormones in the blood with radionuclides; used to diagnose endocrine disorders.
What does a sweat test evaluate?
Evaluates sodium and chloride concentration in sweat; used to diagnose cystic fibrosis.
What do Thyroid function tests (TFTs) assess?
Assesses blood levels of T3, T4, and calcitonin; used to diagnose thyroid disorders.
What does the total calcium test measure?
Measures calcium levels in the blood; used to diagnose parathyroid or calcium metabolism disorders, cancers.
What does the urine glucose test check for?
Tests for glucose in the urine; used to screen for diabetes.
What does the urine ketones test check for?
Tests for ketones in the urine; used to screen for diabetes or hyperthyroidism.
What is Adrenalectomy?
Excision of adrenal glands.
What is Adrenalorrhaphy?
Suturing the adrenal glands.
What is Endoscopic retrograde pancreatography (ERP)?
Recording the pancreas using a scope and contrast.
What is Pancreatectomy?
Excision of all or part of the pancreas.
What is Pancreatoduodenectomy?
Excision of the pancreatic head and duodenum.
What is Pancreatolithotomy?
Excision of a stone from the pancreas.
What is Parathyroidectomy?
Excision of the parathyroid gland.
What is Pinealectomy?
Excision of the pineal gland/body.
What is Pituitectomy/Pituitarectomy?
Excision of the pituitary gland (tumour).
What is Thyroidectomy?
Excision of all or part of the thyroid (goiter, tumour).
What test is used for the presence of a portion of human chorionic gonadotropin hormone, a marker for testicular cancer?
beta - hCG test
What is the procedure called for incision of the abdomen to determine the extent of disease?
Staging laparotomy
What protein marker test is used to detect ovarian cancer cells in blood?
CA -125
What is the visual examination of the abdominal cavity called?
laparoscopy
This procedure is also known as peritoneoscopy.
What test is used to determine the presence of a hormone receptor on breast cancer cells?
estrogen receptor assay
What procedure involves the removal and microscopic examination of bone marrow tissue?
bone marrow biopsy
What is the process of obtaining a plug of tissue for microscopic examination called?
Core needle biopsy
What blood test is used for the presence of an antigen related to prostate cancer?
PSA test
What blood test measures carcinoembryonic antigen, a marker for GI cancer?
CEA Test
What is the process called where cells are scraped off tissue and microscopically examined?
exfoliative Cytology
