Lecture 5: Blood science results Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 4 main divisions of pathology?
A
Histology
Microbiology
Haematology
Clinical chemistry
2
Q
What is measured in renal function tests?
A
Sodium, potassium, urea and creatinine
3
Q
What is measured in liver function tests?
A
Total protein, albumin, bilirubin, alkaline phosphatase, alanine transaminase
4
Q
What is measured in a bone profile?
A
total protein, albumin, calcium, phosphate, alkaline phosphatase
5
Q
What is measured in thyroid function tests?
A
TSH
6
Q
What is measured in a lipid profile?
A
Total cholesterol , HDL-cholesterol, triglycerides
7
Q
What is the hyperthyroid pattern?
A
TSH low
Free T4 high
8
Q
What is the hypothyroid pattern?
A
TSH high
Free T4 low
