Lab & Radiology Flashcards
Hgb
Hemoglobin (LOW Hgb IS ANEMIA)
Hct
Hematocrit (LOW Hct is ANEMIA)
Plt
Platelets
CBC
Complete Blood Count
Segs
Segmented Neutrophils
BMP
Basic Metabolic Panel (Checks Renal Function)
CMP
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (Renal and Liver Function)
LFT
Liver Function Test (Part of CMP)
Trop
Troponin (high lvls specific to heart damage)
D-Dimer
Used to rule out PE, if a D-Dimer is negative, no PE
ABG or VBG?
ABG (Arterial Blood Gas)- O2 Lvls are easier to test for
BNP
B-Type Natriuretic Peptide (Resp. Lab) High level shows CHF
Cardiac Order Set
CBC, BMP, CK/CK-MB, Troponin, EKG, CXR
COAGS
Coagulation Studies, Coumadin Lvl (Patient takes coumadin when doing coagulation studies)
High Lipase is specific to?
Pancreatitis