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When would you use a plasma glucose test?
When would you use a plasma glucose test?
- To aid in differential diagnosis
- To assess the severity of a disease
- To exclude a possible but unlikely disease
- To monitor progress of diabetes (correct)
What is the purpose of a lipid profile test?
What is the purpose of a lipid profile test?
- To assess the severity of a disease
- To confirm a diagnosis
- To screen for diseases
- To determine risk factors for a disease related to lipids (correct)
What is the purpose of an ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate) test?
What is the purpose of an ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate) test?
- To monitor progress of diabetes
- To confirm a diagnosis
- To determine risk factors for a disease related to lipids
- To screen for diseases (correct)
When would you use a CBC (complete blood count) test?
When would you use a CBC (complete blood count) test?
What is the purpose of a plasma [urea] or [creatinine] test?
What is the purpose of a plasma [urea] or [creatinine] test?
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Plasma glucose test purpose
Plasma glucose test purpose
To track diabetes treatment effectiveness.
Lipid profile test purpose
Lipid profile test purpose
Evaluates lipid levels to assess heart disease risk.
ESR test purpose
ESR test purpose
Screens for inflammation-related diseases.
CBC test purpose
CBC test purpose
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Plasma urea/creatinine test purpose
Plasma urea/creatinine test purpose
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