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In relation to WBCs, what is caused by bone marrow failure, radiation, chemotherapy, HIV infection, viral disorders?
You must review hemoglobin levels in conjunction with what other test?
What product is used to evaluate liver function or diagnose anemias caused by red cell destruction?
Alanine aminotransferase (ALT, part of the CMP) is an enzyme that occurs mostly in hepatocytes with smaller quantities in skeletal and heart muscle and is useful in detecting what?
What is the end product of protein metabolism that is transported to the kidneys for excretion?
Which chemistry panel includes the tests in the BMP plus:•albumin (ALB)•alanine transaminase (ALT)•alkaline phosphatase (ALP)•aspartate aminotransferase (AST)• bilirubin• total protein (TP)
Calcium plasma level varies with the rate of Ca2+ absorption from the small intestine and the proximal renal tubular reabsorption rate, under the control of what hormone?
Creatinine is a catabolic product of creatine phosphate used in what?
Which test in the CBC is the count of the number of circulating red blood cells in 1mm3 of peripheral venous blood?
What is the most commonly measured test in the lab?
Which decreased hormones are seen in patients on diuretics, diarrhea and vomiting?
Albumin is synthesized in the liver and therefore is a measure of what?
Which panels provides the status of body’s metabolism such as blood sugar, electrolyte balance and health of kidneys, to include all of the following:•Sodium (Na+)•Potassium (K+)•Chloride (Cl-)•Carbon Dioxide Content (CO2)•Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)•Serum Creatinine (Cr)•Serum Glucose (Glu)•Total Calcium (Ca2+)
Which chemistry panel provides the status of body's metabolism such as blood sugar, electrolyte balance and health of kidneys and liver?
What does a decreased bicarb concentration indicate?
The BUN is interpreted in conjunction with what other test; collectively being called renal function studies?
What does increased bicarb concentration indicate?
What is the primary instrument in provider-performed microscopy?
What is the major intracellular cation that helps maintain the body's balance of fluids; also important in muscle & nerve function?
Which elevated hormones are seen in acute kidney failure, kidney disease, Diabetes, dehydration?