Chemical Pathology I Quiz

The two main types of thyroid tests included in the thyroid profile are thyroid hormone assays and thyroid antibody tests.

The three main categories of drugs tested in a drug toxicology screen are therapeutic drugs, illegal drugs, and drugs banned from competitive sports.

A parathyroid profile is used to assess the function of the parathyroid glands.

<p>The four main components of the CMP are blood glucose, electrolytes (sodium, potassium, chloride, and bicarbonate), blood proteins (albumin and globulin), and acid/base balance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A doctor would order a thyroid profile to diagnose hyperthyroidism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Three tests included in the Renal Profile are Albumin, Urea/BUN and Creatinine.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The three main components of the Cardiac panel/Coronary risk profile/lipid profile are cholesterol, triglycerides, and HDL-cholesterol. Cholesterol measures the total amount of cholesterol in the blood, triglycerides measure the amount of fat in the blood, and HDL-cholesterol measures the amount of &quot;good&quot; cholesterol in the blood.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Therapeutic drug monitoring aims to ensure that the level of a medication in the body is within the therapeutic range.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Two tests used to measure the levels of glucose in diabetes mellitus are fasting blood glucose and random glucose.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The three components included in the Anemia profile are Ferritin, Iron, and Transferrin.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Four blood tests used to diagnose a urinary tract infection are urinalysis, urinary protein, blood urea nitrogen (BUN), creatinine, estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Three blood tests included in a hypertension profile are Cortisol and dexamethasone suppression test, Aldosterone and renin, and TSH.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The two main components included in the Arthritis profile are C-Reactive Protein (CRP) and Sedimentation Rate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Three components included in the Bone or Joint profile are Calcium, Phosphate, and Uric Acid.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The three components involved in the Pancreatic profile are Amylase, Lipase, and Insulin (fasting).</p> Signup and view all the answers

A thyroid hormone measurement that reflects free, unbound T4 in the blood.

A protein produced by the thyroid gland used to monitor thyroid cancer or thyroid function.

A test that identifies drugs in a person's system, including therapeutic and illegal substances.

A set of tests to measure levels of parathyroid hormone, calcium, and phosphorus in the blood.

Tests that measure antibodies related to thyroid dysfunction, aiding in diagnosing autoimmune thyroid diseases.

A blood test that measures glucose, electrolytes, and acid/base balance.

An extended version of BMP that includes additional tests for liver and protein levels.

Tests to evaluate kidney function, including urea, creatinine, and electrolytes.

Series of tests for diabetes diagnosis and monitoring, including fasting blood glucose and HbA1c.

Tests to assess heart health, including cholesterol and triglycerides.

Tests focused on iron and blood components to diagnose anemia.

A test of urine to analyze its chemical and physical properties.

Tests that measure hormone levels like TSH and T4 to assess thyroid function.

A test measuring inflammation in the body, often elevated in cases of arthritis.

Tests that evaluate levels of iron, transferrin, and ferritin to diagnose conditions like anemia.