Lesson 3 (Chapter 7: Testing and Treatment of the Blood System) Flashcards
Complete Blood Count (CBC)
Measures erythrocyte, leukocyte, hemoglobin, platelet, and hematocrit levels and the average size of erythrocytes.
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Measures 14 substances in the blood to provide information about the body’s metabolism.
Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP)
Measures four electrolytes, blood urea nitrogen, creatinine, glucose, and sometimes calcium in the blood.
Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)
Measures the amount of urea nitrogen in the blood. When elevated, it may indicate kidney or liver problems.
Direct Antiglobulin Test
Used to investigate a possible hemolytic transfusion reaction.
Coagulation Panel
Tests for suspected clotting disorders.
Blood Gas Analysis
Measures the amount of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood.
Blood Glucose Test
Measures the level of a simple sugar in the blood.
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Test
Indicates the presence of inflammation in the body.
Fibrinogen Activity Test
Determines the level of fibrinogen in the blood to help find the cause of abnormal bleeding.
Lipid Panel
Determines average levels of cholesterol and triglycerides to assess the risk of developing cardiovascular disease.
Newborn Screening Test
Tests for genetic, hormone-related, and metabolic conditions.
Total Protein Test
Measures the proteins albumin and globulin in the blood.
