Testing Flashcards
1
Q
purpose of hematocrit
A
measure volume of RBCs
2
Q
purpose of hemoglobin
A
measure O2 carrying capacity
3
Q
purpose of blood cell counts
A
count # of blood cells
4
Q
purpose of blood smears
A
detect abnormalities in size, color, & shape of blood cells
5
Q
purpose of blood chemistry tests
A
measure level of proteins, glucose, uric acid, cholesterol, enzymes, & electrolyte ions
6
Q
purpose of coagulation test
A
measure amnt of time it takes to coagulate
7
Q
purpose of bone marrow biopsy
A
extract red bone marrow to detect disorders (leukemia, & anemia)
