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List the reference ranges for glucose in the following:
Plasma, Adults |
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List the reference ranges for glucose in the following:
Plasma, Newborns |
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List the reference ranges for glucose in the following:
CSF |
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List the reference ranges for glucose in the following:
Whole Blood |
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| What are the Glucose Critical Values for an adult? |
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| What are the Glucose Critical Values for a Newborn? |
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| Why do plasma and whole blood glucose levels differ slightly? |
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| Whole blood is ~10% less DUE to the Dilutional Effect of RBC |
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| If given a plasma glucose level, how can you estimate the CSF level? |
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| CSF Level ~ 60-70% Plasma Level |
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| If a sample cannot be tested right away, what is the preferred collection tube/preservative? |
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| If a sample cannot be tested right away, why would a Gray Top be used? |
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| How will a glucose level be affected if an unpreserved whole blood sample is allowed to sit at room temperature for 1 hour? |
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| Decreases by 10% or more per hour |
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| Name the ONE HORMONE that will DECREASE a Plasma Glucose Level |
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| Name 3 Primary Hormones that can INCREASE a Plasma Glucose Level |
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| Glucagon, Epinephrine, Cortisol |
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| According to the American Diabetes Association Criteria, what FASTING GLUCOSE level is DIAGNOSTIC for DIABETES? |
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| What 2 Hour Post-Pradial Glucose Level is Consistent with Diabetes? |
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| Following the start of an oral glucose tolerance test, at what time should values return to normal levels in NON-DIABETIC? |
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| What are the MOST common causes of Hypoglycemia? |
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Insulin Overdose
Insulin Shock |
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| Products of faulty or excessive fat metabolism |
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| In what conditions can you detect ketones in serum or urine? |
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| Diabetes Mellitus Type I, Vomiting, Starvation, Carb-Free Diets |
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| What is the purpose of performing a glycosylated hemoglobin (HBA1C) assay? |
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| Estimate Average concentration blood glucose for the preceding 2-3 months; can help determine patient compliance with treatment. |
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| What is the specimen requirement for a HBA1C assay? |
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EDTA Whole Blood;
Prepare a hemolysate |
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| List diseases or conditions that can cause a Falsely decreased HBA1C assay |
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| Hemoglobinopathies, Diseases with INCREASED RBC Turnover, Acute or Chronic Blood Loss, Alcohol, Lead (Pb), Drugs |
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| State the 2 MOST frequently used methodologies for Glucose determination |
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| Hexokinase & Glucose Oxidase |
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What is/are the MOST common interfering factors in the following for glucose determination:
Hexokinase |
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What is/are the MOST common interfering factors in the following for glucose determination:
Glucose Oxidase |
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Abscorbic acid
Uric acid
Bilirubin |
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What may the following common interfering factors of Glucose Oxidase for glucose determination cause:
Ascorbic acid
Uric acid
Bilirubin |
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| Of what significance is a positive urine microalbumin in a diabetic? |
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| Indicator of early renal disease in the absence of a Positive urine protein dipstick |
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| Describe Type I Diabetes in regards to typical age, major symptoms, and insulin dependence. |
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Juvenile on set
Absolute Insulin dependent
Sudden
Weight loss
Ketosis common
Autoimmune
Etiology may be viral |
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| Describe Type II Diabetes in regards to typical age, major symptoms, and insulin dependence. |
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Adult on set
Obesity
Sedentary lifestyle
Strong genetic link |
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| What condition is a MAJOR Immediate Risk to new babies born to Diabetic Mothers? |
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| Insulin shock causing hypoglycemia/seizures |
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