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| a test of the fluid portion of blood to measure the presence of a chemical constituent |
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| specialized batteries of automated blood chemistry tests performed ona single sample of blood; used as a general screen for disease or to target specific organs or conditions |
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| specialized batteries of automated blood chemistry tests performed ona single sample of blood; used as a general screen for disease or to target specific organs or conditions |
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| used as a general screen for disease: Calcium, Carbon Dioxide, Chloride, Creatinine, Glucose, Potassium, Sodium, and Blood Urea Nitrogen |
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| Comprehensive Metabolic Panel - tests in addition to BMP for expanded screening purposes: albumin, bilirubin, alkaline phosphatase, protein, ALT, and AST |
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| a test to determine if infection is present in the bloodstream by isolating a specimen of blood in an environment that encourages the growth of microorganisms; the specimen is observed and the organisms taht grow in the culture are identified |
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| a measure of the number of CD4 cells (a subset of T lymphocytes) in the blood; used in monitoring the course of HIV and timing the treatment of AIDS; the normal adult range is 600-1500 cells |
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