Clinical Laboratory Testing and Diagnostics Quiz

ECG is an electrical test for heart activity, not a blood test.

Hematocrit measures red blood cell concentration in the blood.

Thrombocyte is a platelet, not a white blood cell.

Lipid profile focuses on cholesterol, not blood glucose.

CRP test assesses inflammation, not diabetes.

Creatinine clearance test evaluates kidney function.

TSH test assesses thyroid function.

Troponin test assesses heart damage, not liver function.

AST is an enzyme indicating liver health in function tests.

ELISA detects antibodies, aiding infectious disease diagnosis.

PT assesses the blood's ability to clot.

MRI uses magnetic fields for detailed internal imaging.

Sputum culture detects microorganisms indicating respiratory infections.

Biopsy examines tissues for abnormal cell growth like cancer.

DEXA scan assesses bone density for bone health.

Culture and sensitivity test identifies microorganisms in samples.

Fecal occult blood test identifies blood in the stool.

Sputum cytology examines sputum for abnormal cells.

Hemoglobin A1C measures oxygen-carrying pigment in red blood cells.

Blood gas analysis assesses lung function and acid-base balance.

ELISA is commonly used for Lyme disease diagnosis.

Pap Test is for cervical cancer screening, not a urine test.

ANA test detects antibodies indicating autoimmune diseases.

Serum protein electrophoresis detects abnormal proteins associated with multiple myeloma.

Fecal elastase test aids in diagnosing pancreatic insufficiency.