Clinical Laboratory Terminology Quiz

CBC stands for Complete Blood Count, which assesses the cellular components of blood.

mg/dL is a common unit for measuring glucose concentration in blood, indicating milligrams per deciliter.

The primary function of a clinical microbiology laboratory is to study microscopic organisms, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi.

Serum creatinine test is used to assess kidney function by measuring the level of creatinine in the blood.

Hemoglobin is not a component of a basic metabolic panel (BMP), which typically includes electrolytes, glucose, and kidney function tests.

Centrifugation is the process of separating blood into its individual components based on density using a centrifuge.

Eosinophil is a type of white blood cell that plays a role in allergic reactions and parasitic infections.

UA typically refers to Urinalysis, a test that examines the physical and chemical properties of urine.

Erythrocyte is not a type of white blood cell; it is a red blood cell responsible for carrying oxygen.

Plasma is the clear, straw-colored liquid portion of blood that contains water, electrolytes, and proteins.

Thyroid panel is a common test to assess thyroid function, measuring levels of thyroid hormones and thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH).

Anemia is the term for a decrease in the number of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood, leading to reduced oxygen-carrying capacity.

POCT stands for Point-of-Care Testing, which allows medical tests to be performed near the patient, often outside of traditional laboratory settings.

Glucose is not a component of a lipid panel, which typically includes tests for cholesterol and triglycerides.

PCR stands for Polymerase Chain Reaction, a technique used to amplify DNA segments in vitro.

INR stands for International Normalized Ratio, a measure used to monitor the effectiveness of anticoagulant medications.

ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay) is a common method for detecting antibodies in a patient's blood.