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What is the primary use of heparin in medical studies?
What is the primary use of heparin in medical studies?
- Cancer treatment
- Coagulation studies
- Hematological studies (correct)
- Cardiac research
What is the natural source of heparin?
What is the natural source of heparin?
- Liver
- Blood (correct)
- Pancreas
- Kidney
What is the effect of heparin on prothrombin?
What is the effect of heparin on prothrombin?
- It inhibits its conversion to thrombin (correct)
- It accelerates its conversion to thrombin
- It converts thrombin to prothrombin
- It has no effect on prothrombin
What is CBC an abbreviation for?
What is CBC an abbreviation for?
What is the primary function of thrombin in the blood?
What is the primary function of thrombin in the blood?
Where is the enzyme Alanine Transferase primarily found?
Where is the enzyme Alanine Transferase primarily found?
Which of the following enzymes is not often tested alongside ALT?
Which of the following enzymes is not often tested alongside ALT?
What is the purpose of testing ALT and other liver enzymes?
What is the purpose of testing ALT and other liver enzymes?
What is the name of the enzyme often tested alongside ALT?
What is the name of the enzyme often tested alongside ALT?
What is bilirubin?
What is bilirubin?
What type of sample is ideal for blood glucose testing?
What type of sample is ideal for blood glucose testing?
What is the primary concern when handling blood glucose specimens?
What is the primary concern when handling blood glucose specimens?
How long is glucose concentration stable in serum at 25°C?
How long is glucose concentration stable in serum at 25°C?
At what temperature can glucose concentration remain stable for 72 hours?
At what temperature can glucose concentration remain stable for 72 hours?
What happens to glucose concentration in hemolyzed serum?
What happens to glucose concentration in hemolyzed serum?
What is one of the factors that affect PPG?
What is one of the factors that affect PPG?
What is the name of the hormone that raises blood glucose levels?
What is the name of the hormone that raises blood glucose levels?
What is the definition of Fasting Blood Glucose (FB)?
What is the definition of Fasting Blood Glucose (FB)?
What is the opposite of glucagon in terms of its effect on blood glucose levels?
What is the opposite of glucagon in terms of its effect on blood glucose levels?
What is the primary factor that affects blood glucose levels?
What is the primary factor that affects blood glucose levels?
What type of tubes are used to obtain serum blood?
What type of tubes are used to obtain serum blood?
What is the main purpose of using a yellow-top tube?
What is the main purpose of using a yellow-top tube?
What does PPG stand for in medical terminology?
What does PPG stand for in medical terminology?
What is PPG a measure of?
What is PPG a measure of?
What type of glucose level is PPG NOT a measure of?
What type of glucose level is PPG NOT a measure of?
Study Notes
Blood Collection Tubes with Anticoagulants
- Mainly used for hematological studies, such as Complete Blood Count (CBC)
- Example of anticoagulant: EDTA
- Heparin: naturally present in blood, inhibits conversion of prothrombin to thrombin
Blood Collection Tubes without Anticoagulants
- Used to obtain serum blood
- Example: yellow-top tube
Blood Glucose Levels
- Post Prandial Glucose (PPG) Level: plasma glucose concentration after eating
- Factors affecting PPG:
- Amount and type of food
- Insulin and glucagon secretion
- Fasting Blood Glucose (FB) Level: blood glucose level after 6-8 hours of fasting
Collecting and Handling Specimens for Blood Glucose Test
- Use serum or plasma free of hemolysis
- Glucose concentration stable in separate, non-hemolyzed serum for:
- Up to 8 hours at 25°C
- Up to 72 hours at 4°C, if kept free of bacterial contamination
Alanine Transferase (ALT)
- Enzyme found primarily in liver and kidney
- Often tested alongside AST, GGT, ALP, and bilirubin to diagnose and monitor liver diseases
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This quiz covers the basics of hematological studies, including CBC, and the role of heparin in inhibiting the conversion of prothrombin to thrombin.
