What does WBC stand for?
White blood Cells
What does Na stand for?
Sodium
What does LDL stand for?
Low-Density Lipoprotein
Which gland do these tests check?
Thyroid
What does BNP help detect?
Heart failure
Which blood cells carry oxygen?
RBC
Which mineral helps muscles and nerves work?
Potassium
What is known as good cholesterol?
HDL
What does T3 stand for?
Triiodothyronine
Which test checks for heart muscle damage?
Troponin
What do platelets help the body do?
Clot blood
What does BUN help check?
Kidney function
What is known as bad cholesterol?
LDL
What does T4 stand for?
Thyroxine
What does CK stand for?
Creatine Kinase
What does HCT measure?
Percentage of blood made of red blood cells
What does glucose measure?
Blood sugar
What can too much LDL cause?
Buildup in arteries
What does TSH tell the thyroid to do?
Produce hormones
What does a high troponin level possibly indicate?
Heart muscle damage
What can a high WBC count indicate?
Infection or inflammation
What is the name of the waste product measured by the creatinine test?
Creatinine
What does HDL help remove from the blood?
Extra cholesterol
What body function do thyroid hormones help regulate?
Metabolism
What does BNP stand for?
B-type Natriuretic Peptide