Chemistry Tests

A

100

What tube do you use for an Albumin (Serum) test?

SST

200

Used for testing/monitoring kidney function.

Creatinine

300

This test measures the average blood glucose levels over the last 3 months. Indicates pre-diabetes/diabetes and to help manage treatment.

Hemoglobin A1 c

HBa 1 c

400

Protein produced by the heart and blood vessels. Increased levels can indicate heart failure.

B-Type Natriuretic Peptide or BNP

500

Give 2 tests that would require you to protect the tube from light.

BIL D and BIL N or Direct Bilirubin and Neonatal Bilirubin

B

100

What tube should you use for a Glucose Fasting test?

SST or PST or Na Flouride

200

What is the test code for Magnesium?

Mg

300

What test indicates jaundice in newborns? Levels indicate if treatment is required.

Neonatal Bilirubin or Bilirubin

400

Identifie spresence/absence of abnorma lproteins. Common test for Multiple Myeloma

Protein Electrophoresis

500

Used to screen for or help to diagnose liveror bone diseases. Often included in liver panel/Comprehensive Metabolic Panel

Alkaline Phospatase or ALP

C

100

How many fasting hours is required for a Glucose Fasting test

8 hours

200

Measures glucose levels regardless of the time of last meal.

Glucose Random

300

This test measures the average blood glucose levels over the last 3 months. Indicates pre-diabetes/diabetes and to help manage treatment.

Hemoglobin a 1c or HbA1c

400

Proteins(antibodies)that are part of the immune system. Helps evaluate a person’s immune status.

IgG IgA IgM

500

What are the tests in an Electrolyte Panel?

Tests: Sodium, Chloride, Potassium, Bicarbonate

D

100

What is the test code for Calcium?

CA

200

Used to monitor the risk of heart disease. Part of the lipid panel.

Triglycerides

300

What tube do you use for this test that measures blood glucose levels over the past 3 months.

EDTA

400

Increased or decreased levels levels of this protein can indicate autoimmune disorders.

Complement 3 or 4

C3 or C4

500

What are the tests in an Electrolyte Panel

Tests: Sodium,Chloride,Potassium, Bicarbonate

E

100

Does a Cholesterol test require fasting?

No

200

Specimens collected are at 1hour and 2hour mark and time must be denoted on the label. This test is for Pregnant ladies.

Glucose Tolerance 2H Pregnancy

300

Indicates disease of the pancreas.

Lipase

400

Levels may indicate night blindness, fat malabsorption, liver disorders.

Vitamin A

500

Increased levels may indicate liver damage or damage to bile ducts.

Gamma Glutamyl Transferase or GGT