Questions and Answers
What is fasting blood glucose (FBG)?
What does the finger stick blood sugar (FSBS) test measure?
Blood glucose from a drop of capillary blood obtained by pricking the finger.
What do thyroid function tests measure?
Levels of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), triiodothyronine (T3), and thyroxine (T4).
What is a thyroid scan?
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Study Notes
Fasting Blood Glucose (FBG)
- Measures blood glucose levels after an 8 to 12 hour fast.
- Used to screen for diabetes mellitus.
- Involves blood collection via needle and syringe or a vacuum-sealed tube (Vacutainer).
- Blood specimen is analyzed in a laboratory setting.
Finger Stick Blood Sugar (fsbs)
- Involves obtaining a drop of capillary blood by pricking the finger.
- Also known as finger stick blood glucose (fsbg).
- Typically performed just before meals.
- Blood is analyzed immediately with a glucometer for instant results.
Thyroid Function Test
- Assesses thyroid function by measuring hormone levels.
- Key hormones monitored include thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), triiodothyronine (T3), and thyroxine (T4).
Thyroid Scan
- A radiographic examination of the thyroid gland.
- Conducted after injecting a radioactive substance to evaluate the thyroid.
- Provides information on thyroid size, shape, position, and functionality.
Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
- Indicates the thyroid gland's capacity to absorb and retain iodine.
- Essential for the synthesis of thyroid hormone.
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