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According to the categories of laboratory tests, which department deals with the greatest variety of sample types?
Microbiology
What are some of the common blood tests in Hematology?
CBC, ESR, Sickle Cell Test, Hemoglobin Electrophoresis
What are some of the components included in a Lipid Profile?
Cholesterol, Triglycerides, HDL, LDL, VLDL, Cardiac Risk
What are some of the tests included in a Renal Function Profile?
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What are some of the enzymes included in a Liver Function Profile?
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What are some of the Cardiac Marker tests used to diagnose heart attacks?
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Study Notes
Laboratory Investigations
- Multiple laboratory investigations are performed in various departments
- Laboratory tests can be categorized based on the department to which they belong
Importance of Specimen Quality
- A proper test result heavily relies on the quality of the specimen
Microbiology Department
- Deals with the greatest variety of sample types, including:
- Urine
- Blood
- Semen
- Stool
- Sputum
- Swabs
- Pus
- Other fluids, etc.
Hematology Department
- Common blood tests include:
- CBC (Complete Blood Count)
- ESR (Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate)
- Sickle Cell Test
- Hemoglobin Electrophoresis
Clinical Chemistry Department
- Routinely performed tests include:
- Glucose
- HBAIC (Glycated Hemoglobin)
- Lipid Profile (or any part thereof)
- Renal Function (or any part thereof)
- Liver Function (or any part thereof)
- Calcium
- Magnesium
- Phosphorus
Endocrinology (Immunology) Department
- Tests often include:
- Thyroid Function (T3, T4, TSH, Free T3, Free T4)
- PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen)
- CEA (Carcinoembryonic Antigen)
- CA125, CA153, CA199
- FSH (Follicle-Stimulating Hormone)
- LH (Luteinizing Hormone)
- Prolactin
- Progesterone
- Testosterone
- Estradiol
- Insulin
- Many others
Prioritization of Tests
- Some tests must be prioritized over others based on urgency and importance
Lipid Profile
- Consists of:
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- HDL (High-Density Lipoprotein)
- LDL (Low-Density Lipoprotein)
- VLDL (Very-Low-Density Lipoprotein)
- Cardiac Risk Assessment
Renal Profile
- Consists of:
- BUN (Blood Urea Nitrogen)
- Creatinine
- Uric Acid
- Electrolytes (Sodium, Potassium, Chloride)
Liver Function
- Includes:
- SGOT/AST (Aspartate Transaminase)
- SGPT/ALT (Alanine Transaminase)
- Alkaline Phosphatase
- GGTP (Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase)
- Bilirubin (Total & Direct)
- Total Protein
- Albumin & Globulin
Immunohematology Department
- Tests include:
- Cross Match
- Coombs Test
- Blood Group
Cardiac Marker Tests
- Include:
- CPK (Creatine Phosphokinase)
- CKMB (Creatine Kinase MB)
- LDH (Lactate Dehydrogenase)
- SGOT
- Troponin
- Myoglobin
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Description
This quiz covers various laboratory investigations, the importance of specimen quality, and the different departments involved, including Microbiology and Hematology. It explores the types of samples handled by each department.
