GI labs Flashcards
1
Q
identifies potential blood loss
-RBC count, hemoglobin, hematocrit
evaluates inflammation or infection
-WBC count
A
CBC: complete blood count
2
Q
assesses electrolyte imbalance
A
serum chemistry panel
3
Q
liver function test: LFT
A
Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT)
-male: 13-40 units/L
-female: 24-36 units/L
Albumin
-3.4-5.1 g/dL
4
Q
Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST)
A
-male: 20-40 units/L
-female: 15-35 units/L
5
Q
use of a doppler and sound waves
-shows real time depiction of structure
-used to detect size/structure abnormalities
A
ultrasonography
6
Q
series of xrays, usually given barium
-special clear liquid diet and then NPO
A
barium studies
