Lab Tests Flashcards
1
Q
Explain the Probability of diagnosis line.
A
Below the test threshold is no testing.
Between thresholds is more testing needed.
Above treatment threshold is no more testing needed, time to treat
2
Q
Explain the uses of different colored blood tubes
A
Light Blue: Coagulation
Red: Whole Blood, type, toxicity (alcohol, drugs)
Tiger/gold: Metabolic, serum, and immunology assay
Lavender/pink: CBC
3
Q
Explain the difference between a BMP and CMP
A
BMP is Basic Metabolic panel with Ions, Bicarbonate, Urea, Creatine, and Glucose
CMP or Complete Metabolic panel also adds Ca+ phosphate and liver enzymes.
