Lab Terms Flashcards
1
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Cultures
A
look for bacterial infections
2
Q
urinalysis
A
looks for abnormalities in urine such as glucose, blood or infection
3
Q
CBC
A
complete blood count. Checks white and red blood cells and platelets
4
Q
Basic metabolic panel
A
used to measure electrolyte and proteins related to kidney function
5
Q
renal function panel
A
look for specific electrolytes and proteins related to kidney function
6
Q
troponin
A
a lab test that indicates heart muscle damage if you have a heart attack
7
Q
reproductive hormone
A
checks levels of estrogen and testosterone in the blood
