CBC
This test measures the average size of our red blood cells.
What is MCV (mean corpuscular volume)
We aim for a Vitamin B12 level of at least this value in senior's with memory concerns.
What is 300 pmol/L?
A test that measure's a person's average blood sugar over the last 3 months.
What is A1C?
This simple test can measure the level of inflammation in your body.
What is CRP ( C reactive protein)
This labtest should be done if a patient complains of restless leg syndrome.
What is ferritin?
Macrocytic anemia (MCV >100) may be due to a deficiency in one of these two common vitamins.
What is Vitamin B12 or folate.
Of the following, which two lab tests are NOT required by the MINT memory clinic: TSH, serum glucose, A1C, electrolytes, eGFR/serum creatinine, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, calcium, serum albumin, urine albumin, CBC.
What is Vitamin D and urine albumin?
An A1C of > than or equal to this value is indicative of diabetes.
What is 6.5%?
A positive result in this test may indicate celiac disease.
What is IgA transglutaminase
TSH stands for this
What is thyroid stimulating hormone? - a measurement of how well your thyroid is working
This protein carries oxygen in our red blood cells.
What is hemoglobin? (A reduced amount may indicate anemia)
True or false - an elevated calcium level can lead to confusion.
What is true
Most patients with diabetes should aim for a fasting glucose of this value.
What is 4.0-7.0 mmol/L?
True or false. A positive ANA always indicates an inflammatory disease such as lupus or rheumatoid arthritis.
What is false?
True or false. Vitamin D should be routinely tested with all bloodwork.
What is false?
A high white blood cell count (leukocytosis) may indicate this.
What is infection? (Other answers include abnormalities in the bone marrow, smoking, chronic lung disease, immune disorders, inflammatory or allergic reactions or even physical and emotional stress.)
True or false - both hypernatremia and hyponatremia may lead to confusion.
What is true?
All patients with diabetes should be screened for CKD using serum creatinine/eGFR as well as this test.
What is urine ACR (Albumin creatinine ratio)
A urea breath test can be used to detect this bacteria which can cause dyspepsia and stomach ulcers.
What is H. Pylori?
Most patients on warfarin should aim for an INR between these values.
What is 2.0-3.0?
These small blood cells help our blood to clot.
What are platelets.
eGFR is an acronym for this.
What is estimated glomerular filtration rate?
Patients with diabetes should aim for a LDL cholesterol level of less than this.
What is 2.0 mmol/L
This test is usually ordered as a follow-up in a patient with a positive ANA and signs and symptoms of an inflammatory disease.
What is ENA?
Name two commonly tested enzymes that help to monitor our liver function.
What is ALT (alanine transaminase), ALP (alkaline phosphatase), AST (aspartate transaminase), GGT (gamma-glutamyltransferase)?