Sample Collection and Serology
Two examples of tubes where we obtain plasma when centrifuged.
What are purple top, green top, blue top, grey top
This protein which is the primary protein involved in the maintenance of osmotic pressure also makes up the bulk of the total protein measurement.
What is Albumin
This analyte used to indirectly measure renal function is also influenced by muscle mass.
What is creatinine.
This analyte is increased in diabetes mellitus, due to a decrease or absence of insulin production.
What is Glucose
Two very important things we need to do in toxicology cases.
What is obtain a thorough and accurate history and document appropriately.
Two examples of tubes where we obtain serum when the sample is centrifuged.
What are red top, white top, yellow top
How can we determine an estimate for the Globulin value if it is not provided to us?
What is: Total protein minus albumin
The two analytes that indirectly measure kidney function that are most frequently run in basic chemistry panels.
What are BUN and Creatinine
This test is most frequently used to diagnose exocrine pancreatic insufficiency.
What is trypsin like immunoreactivity (TLI)
The type of sample used to run in-clinic drug tests
What is a urine sample
The amount of time a sample should be allowed to clot prior to centrifugation.
What is 20 minutes.
These are the two liver enzymes considered to be most linked to hepatocellular injury.
What are ALT and AST
The term to describe an increase in BUN and Creatinine, which can be pre-renal, renal or post renal.
What is azotemia.
The difference between the SNAP cPL/fPL and the Spec cPL/fPL (reference laboratory test).
What are qualitative vs quantitative results
What is bicarbonate (HCO3-)
The testing method used for SNAP tests.
What is ELISA
These are the two liver enzymes considered to be most linked to cholestasis
What are ALKP and GGT
Two reasons that SDMA is a very useful test for the measure of kidney function.
What are: significantly earlier detection of kidney disease, less influenced by external factors like muscle mass or concurrent illness.
Addison's disease is _____adrenocorticism and is most often tested for using this test.
What is "hypo" and ACTH stimulation test.
This is the primary acidic element used to maintain homeostasis in the blood
What is CO2
These are the 3 steps of PCR testing
What are Denaturating, Annealing and Extension
This is the primary liver function test that we run.
What is Bile Acids Testing
These aspects of the urinalysis can help support our diagnosis of kidney disease.
What are USG, protein, renal cells and casts.
Cushing's disease is ______adrenocorticism and is most frequently tested for using this test.
What is "hyper" and the LDDST/HDDST
The two organ systems used to maintain acid-base balance, and also name which one works quickly and which one works slowly.
What are respiratory (fast) and renal (slow).