Chemistry Basics
Which laboratory department performs tests such as glucose and cholesterol?
What is Clinical Chemistry?
Which laboratory test measures current blood sugar?
What is Glucose?
What is a substance that triggers an immune response?
What is an Antigen?
What federal law establishes quality standards for laboratory testing?
What is CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments)?
HDL is commonly known as what type of cholesterol?
What is Good cholesterol?
Which tube is most commonly used for chemistry testing?
What is a Gold (SST) tube?
Which chemistry panel measures cholesterol and triglycerides?
What is a Lipid Panel?
Which cells produce antibodies?
What are B lymphocytes (B cells)?
Which law protects patient privacy and laboratory information?
What is HIPAA?
LDL is commonly known as what type of cholesterol?
What is Bad cholesterol?
Which tube is most commonly used for chemistry testing?
What is a Gold (SST) tube?
Which enzyme tests evaluate liver function?
What are ALT and AST?
Immunology is the study of what body system?
What is the Immune System?
What should always be used to identify a patient before collecting a specimen?
What are Two patient identifiers?
Which chemistry test is commonly used to evaluate thyroid function?
What is TSH (Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone)?
Which test measures average blood sugar over the past 2–3 months?
What is Hemoglobin A1C?
Which cardiac marker is most specific for heart muscle injury?
What is Troponin?
: Which type of immunity develops after receiving a vaccine?
What is Active Immunity?
What is the most common cause of blood culture contamination?
What is Improper skin antisepsis?
Which electrolyte is especially important for maintaining a normal heart rhythm?
What is Potassium?
Which two laboratory tests evaluate kidney function?
What are BUN and Creatinine?
Elevated bilirubin commonly causes what visible symptom?
What is Jaundice?
Which type of immunity occurs when antibodies are passed from mother to baby?
What is Passive Immunity?
What should you do immediately after collecting a specimen?
What is Label the specimen at the patient's side?
Before collecting a fasting glucose specimen, what important instruction should the patient follow?
What is Fast for 8–12 hours (or as ordered by the provider)?