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Which of the following is NOT a reason for ordering laboratory tests in clinical chemistry?
Which of the following is NOT a reason for ordering laboratory tests in clinical chemistry?
- To monitor progress of disease
- To detect complications or side-effects of drugs
- To exclude a disease that is possible but not likely
- To determine the age of the patient (correct)
What is the main purpose of screening tests in clinical chemistry?
What is the main purpose of screening tests in clinical chemistry?
- To confirm a diagnosis
- To assess the severity of disease
- To screen for disease (correct)
- To monitor progress of disease
Which laboratory test would be most useful in assessing the severity of renal disease?
Which laboratory test would be most useful in assessing the severity of renal disease?
- $[creatinine]$ level (correct)
- $[lipid]$ profile
- $[glucose]$ level
- $[urea]$ level
In clinical chemistry, what is the purpose of ordering lipid profile tests?
In clinical chemistry, what is the purpose of ordering lipid profile tests?
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Which of the following is NOT a purpose of monitoring laboratory tests in clinical chemistry?
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of monitoring laboratory tests in clinical chemistry?
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