Lipid Panel Testing: Cholesterol Overview

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What is the primary function of cholesterol in the body?

Produce steroid hormones and bile acids (correct)

Synthesize glucose

Generate energy for cells

Produce Vitamin B

Excessive 'bad' cholesterol in the blood can lead to the formation of what along artery walls?

Bone tissue

Plaque deposits (correct)

Muscle tissue

Antioxidants

What disease is caused by the narrowing of blood vessels due to plaque build-up?

Arthritis

Asthma

Diabetes

Atherosclerosis (correct)

Which major cardiovascular disease can result from atherosclerosis?

Peripheral artery disease Signup and view all the answers

Besides cardiovascular diseases, what other health conditions are closely associated with elevated cholesterol levels?

Hypertension Signup and view all the answers

What should patients routinely do to maintain optimal health and reduce the risk of disease according to the text?

Regularly check their blood cholesterol levels Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct procedure for placing the cassette into the analyzer drawer?

With the black reaction bar toward the analyzer and the brown magnetic stripe on the right Signup and view all the answers

How long does it take for the results to print from the Alere Cholestech LDX printer?

5 minutes Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for interpreting lipid test results?

Licensed healthcare provider Signup and view all the answers

What are some factors that can alter lipid test results?

Medical conditions, medications, fasting status Signup and view all the answers

Which lipoprotein is known as High-Density Lipoprotein?

HDL Signup and view all the answers

What kind of statements should Medical Assistants refrain from offering regarding test results?

Diagnostic or interpretive statements Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a lipid panel test?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which type of lipoprotein is considered 'good cholesterol'?

HDL (High-Density Lipoprotein) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of LDL (Low-Density Lipoprotein) cholesterol?

To transport cholesterol through the body Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the Cholestech analyzer in the lipid panel test?

To analyze the blood sample and provide the lipid panel results Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for performing an Optics Check QC on the Cholestech analyzer?

To check the accuracy of the lens reading the sample Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended maximum time to fill the capillary tube with blood?

10 seconds Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for allowing the testing materials to reach room temperature before use?

To ensure the materials are at the correct temperature for accurate testing Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary type of fat found in the body?

Triglycerides Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for documenting the Optics Check QC results in the POC Logbook?

To ensure the quality control procedures are being followed Signup and view all the answers

What is the main consequence of chronically elevated LDL cholesterol levels?

Increased risk of heart disease Signup and view all the answers