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PSA
(Prostate specific Antigen)
Blood test measuring the amount of an antigen that elivates in all patients with prostate cancer
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Triglycerides
Determination of the amount of triglycerides (simple fats) in the serum
Normal is 200-300mg
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PT
(Prethrombin Time)
Measurement of the activity of factors in the blood that participate in clotting
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Troponin
Measurement of levels of protiens Troponnin I and Troponin T in the bloodstream after a MI
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UA
(Urinalysis)
Examination of urineas a aid in a diagnosis of disease
Used to detect abnormal functioning of the kidneys/bladder, infections, abnormal growths, and DM
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Western Blot
Test to detect HIV infection
More specific than the ELISA
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WBC
(White Blood Cell Count)
Determination of th enumber of leukocytes in the blood
Elevated levels can indicate infection of leukemia
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Pregnancy Test
Measurement of blood or urine to HCG (human Chorionic Gonadotropin) - a hormone secreted by the placenta in early pregnancy
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Platelet Count
Determination of the number of clotting cells in a sample of blood
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PKU
(Phenylketonuria)
Test to determine whether the urine of a newborn contains phenylketones
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HcT/CHT
(Hematocrit)
Measurement of the percent of blood volume occupied by red blood cells
- Normal range is
- - men - 40-50%
- - women - 37-47%
Low HCT indicates anemia
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ELISA
(Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay)
Lab test to determine the presence of antibodies to the AIDS virus
First test done to detect infection - followed by the western blot to confirm results
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CBC
(Complete Blood Count)
Determinization of the numbers of leukocytes, erythrocytes, and platelets
Useful for diagnosis of blood cell disorders, infection, or anemia
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BUN
(Blood Urea Nitrogen)
Measurement of the amount of urea in the serum
Can indicate poor kidney function
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Blood Culture
A test to determine whether infection is present in the bloodstream
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Blood Chemistry Profile
COmprehensive blood test that is a biochemical exam of carious substances in the blood using a computerized lab analyzer
Also called SMA (sequential multiple analysis) - Indicates the number of elements tested SMA 6, 12, 18
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Bilirubin
Measurement of bilirubin in the serum and urine
Dirived from hemoglobin and the oxygen carrying protien in red blood cells
Can indicate disease of the liver, obstruction of the bile ducts, or a type of anemia
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Pap Smear
Insertion of a cotton swab or wooden spatula into the vagina to obtain a sample of cells from the outer surface of the cervix for microscopic examination
- Results are graded
- - I - Normal
- - II - Inflamatory
- - III - Suspicious for malignancy
- - IV - malignant disease
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