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Polychthemia
(Excess red blood cells) |
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| Hematocrit is used to diagnose abnormal states of this |
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Anemia
(Deficient red blood cells) |
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| Hematocrit is used to diagnose abnormal states of this |
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| Measure the number of platelets in a specified amount of blood and is a screening test to evaluate platelet function, also used to monitor changes in the blood associated with chemotherapy and radiation therapy |
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Thrombocytosis
(Abnormal increase in the number of platelets) |
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| Changes included in platelet count |
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Thrombocytopenia
(Abnormal decrease in the number of platelets) |
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| Changes included in platelet count |
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| Determination of the number of erythrocytes in the blood |
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| Usually part of a complete blood count |
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| Determination of the number of leukocytes in the blood |
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| White blood cell differential test |
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| Determines what percentage of the total count is composed of each of the five types of leukocyte |
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| Group of eight specific blood tests that provide important information about the current status of the patient's kidneys, electolyte balance, blood sugar, and calcium levels |
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| Measures the amount of nitrogen in the blood due to the waste product urea, performed to obtain an indication of kidney function |
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| Major end product of protein metabolism found in urine and blood |
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| Performed to determine the compatibility of donor and recipient blood before a transfusion |
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| Clumping together of the red blood cells |
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C-reactive protein test
(CRP) |
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| Performed to identify high levels of inflammation within the body |
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| Measures the amounts of total cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein(HDL), low-density lipoprotein(LDL), and triglycerides in a blood sample |
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Prothrombin time
(Pro time) |
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| Test used to diagnose conditions associated with abnormalties of clotting time and to monitor anitcoagulant therapy |
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| Measures the ablility of the liver ability to take up, process, and secrete bilirubin into the bile |
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| Thyroid-stimulating hormone assay |
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| Measures ciculating blood levels of thyroid-stimulating hormone that can indicate abnormal thyroid activity |
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| Examination of the physical and chemical properties of urine to determine the presensce of abnormal elements |
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| Performed to screen for urinary and systemic disorders |
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| Specimen is performed when more-detailed testing of the specimen is necessary, for ex idenify casts |
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| Fibrous or protein materials, such as pus and fats, that are thrown off into the urine in kidney disease |
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Normal range of urine is 4.5 to 8.0
describes the degree of acidity or alkalinity of a substance |
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Excessive acid in the body fluids
pH value below 7 indicates acid urine |
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| pH value above 7 indicates alkaline urine and can indicate conditions ex urinary tract infection |
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| Of urine reflects the amount of wastes, minerals, and solids that are present |
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Low specific gravity
(Dilute urine) |
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| Characteristic of diabetes insipidus |
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High specific gravity
(Concentrated urine) |
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| Occurs in conditions such as dehydration, liver failure, or shock |
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| Has a sweet, fruity odor, is found in small quantities in normal urine and in larger amounts in the urine of a diabetic |
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| Presence of the protein albumin in the urine and is a sign of impaired kidney function |
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| Form of protein found in most body tissues |
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| Presence of bacteria in the urine |
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| Presence of calcium in the urine |
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| An increased concentration of creatine in the urine |
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| Waste product of muscle metabolism that is normally removed by the kidneys |
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| Urine test is a rapid method of identifying the presence in the body of one or more drugs of abuse such as cocaine, heroin, and marijuana |
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| Presence of glucose in the urine, most commonly caused by diabetes |
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| Presence of blood in the urine |
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| Presence of blood can be detected without maginification because the urine is pink, brown, or bright red in color |
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| Urine is clear, however the blood cells can be seen under a microscope |
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| Presence of ketones in the urine |
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| Formed when the body breaks down fat |
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| Presence of an abnormal amount of protein in the urine |
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| Presence of pus in the urine |
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| Cloudy or smoky appearance |
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| Urine culture and sensitivity tests |
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| Laboratory tests that are used to identify the cause of a urinary tract infection and to determine which antibiotic would be most effective treatment |
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| Visual examination of the interior of a body cavity |
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| Surgical procedure performed through very small incisions with the use of an endoscope and specialized instruments |
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| Small flexible tube with a light and a lens on the end |
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