Lab Flashcards
1
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Serum prolactin
A
- Elevated in pregnant & lactating women
- Assoc with many pathologies
- Dx galactorrhea, amenorrhea & infertility
2
Q
Prenatal immunohematology screen
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- Screening of ABO blood type at initial visit
- Indirect coombs test to determine Abs in Rh -
3
Q
Serum LH
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- Midcycle surge causes ovulation
- Evaluation of PCOS- LH:FSH > 3
- Elevated in ovarian failure/ menopause
- Low in pituitary adenoma and eating disorders
4
Q
FSH
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Monitor infertility, ovarian reserve
- High in ovarian failure/ menopause
- Low in tumors, PCOS
5
Q
Serum progesterone
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- Prepares uterus for implantation
- Evaluation of fertility- High on day 21
- Low = risk of spontaneous abortion
6
Q
Serum testosterone
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- Detection of ovarian tumors , PCOS
- Excessive levels cause virilization
- Drawn in early am
7
Q
Estrogen
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- Evaluation of menstrual & infertility problems
8
Q
Fern test
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- Fern like pattern on slide in presence of amniotic fluid
- Detection of rupture of amniotic sac
9
Q
Gestation DM- 1 step eval
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- 24-28 weeks
- Oral glucose tolerance test- 75 g
- Dx if Fasting BGL > 92
1 hr BGL > 180
2 hr BGL >153
