Hematology
An increase of what cell type indicates infection
WBC
What electrolyte is low in hyponatremia
Sodium
Name a bacteria that’s a gram negative rod
E. COLI
A blood gas pH of 7.52 defines
Alkalosis
Screen
Is 60,000 a normal or abnormal platelet count
Abnormal
What does an increased CRP indicate
Inflammation
Blood cultures are tested for 3 types of organisms, name one.
Aerobic, Anaerobic, or fungal
What is the normal range for potassium
3.5-5.0
Which coagulation test does Heparin prolong
APTT
In a CBC, what does MCV measure
RBC Size
ALT
What is MSSA an abbreviation for
Methicillin Sensitive Staph Aureus
Which lab test is high in Respiratory Acidosis
pCO2
A PT result of 15 seconds is high or low
High
What does high reticulocyte count indicate
Increased RBC production
What 2 electrolytes are increased in hemolyzed specimen
Potassium and magnesium
What type of specimen is collected to screen for adenovirus
Viral Swab
A creatinine of 3.6 indicates
Impaired kidney function
True or False. Increased ketones in urine indicates a UTI
False
With acute leukemia, an abnormal cell on the diff is
Blast
Name one lab result increased in pancreatitis
Amylapse or Lipase
A toxin from this bacteria causes Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
E. Coli
Which type of bilirubin is excreted into bile
Direct or Conjugated
Vancomycin ______ & _______ are used to monitor therapeutic range
Peak and Trough