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What does CMP stand for?
comprehensive metabolic panel
What does BMP stand for?
Basic Metabolic Panel
Is the glucose test part of the CMP and BMP?
True
Is the potassium test part of the CMP and BMP?
True
What does K stand for?
Potassium
What does BUN stand for?
Blood Urea Nitrogen
What are some unacceptable conditions that may cause rejection of chemistry blood test samples?
HEMOLYZED SAMPLES MAY BE REJECTED DEPENDING ON THE LEVEL OF HEMOLYSIS.UNSPUN AND REFRIGERATED >1 HOUR OR UNSPUN AND AT ROOM TEMP >4 HOURS WILL BE REJECTED.
What does "K" stand for?
Potassium
How do you know if you need serum or plasma for a chemistry test?
It depends on equipment running test, either serum or plasma. If serum, a gold is most appropriate. If plasma, a light green tube
What is the best tube for a glucose test?
Gray is best because it contains an antyiglycolytic.
What does PSA stand for?
Prostate Specific Antigen
What organ does Uric Acid evlautate?
Kidney
What organ does Uric Acid evaluate?
Kidney
What does fasting mean for lab work?
No food/beverages other than water for 12 hours. However ACL indicates 8 hours in directions.
Name some tests to evaluate the heart - see handout for additional chemistry tests in the lecture LM 9
AST, BNP, CRP, Cholesterol, CK, Tryiglycerides, Troponin
What are some tests to evaluate the kidney?
BUN, Blood Gas (ABG), Electrolytes (sodium, Potassium, chloride, CO2), Uric Acid, Total Protein, Creatinine
