Medical Laboratory Tests and Biomarkers Quiz

Test your knowledge on medical lab tests, biomarkers, and diagnostic tools. Quiz includes questions on diabetes, cardiac health, cancer markers & more.

#1

Which blood test is commonly used to diagnose diabetes?

Complete Blood Count (CBC)
Thyroid Function Test (TFT)
Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c)
Liver Function Test (LFT)
#2

Which of the following biomarkers is associated with cardiac muscle damage?

Troponin
Amylase
Lipase
Creatinine
#3

Which of the following is a marker for renal function?

Albumin
CA-19-9
CEA
PSA
#4

What does the C-reactive protein (CRP) test measure?

Liver function
Inflammation
Thyroid function
Blood clotting ability
#5

Which of the following is a test used to diagnose autoimmune disorders?

Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)
Prothrombin Time (PT)
Troponin
Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c)
#6

Which of the following biomarkers is associated with liver damage?

ALT (Alanine Aminotransferase)
CA-125
PSA (Prostate-specific Antigen)
CEA (Carcinoembryonic Antigen)
#7

Which of the following tests is commonly used to diagnose thyroid disorders?

CA-125
TSH (Thyroid-stimulating Hormone) test
Troponin
Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c)
#8

What is the primary function of a prothrombin time (PT) test?

To measure blood glucose levels
To assess liver function
To evaluate blood clotting ability
To monitor kidney function
#9

Which of the following is not a tumor marker?

CA-125
PSA
AST
CEA
#10

Which of the following is a genetic biomarker for breast cancer susceptibility?

BRCA1
Troponin
Amylase
Creatinine
#11

What does the abbreviation LDH stand for in the context of laboratory testing?

Lactate Dehydrogenase
Lymphocyte Detection Hormone
Leukocyte Differentiation Marker
Lipid Degradation Hormone
#12

What is the primary purpose of a lipid panel test?

To measure blood glucose levels
To assess liver function
To evaluate lipid levels in the blood
To monitor kidney function
#13

Which of the following is a tumor marker associated with ovarian cancer?

CA-125
AFP (Alpha-fetoprotein)
LDH (Lactate Dehydrogenase)
PSA (Prostate-specific Antigen)
#14

What is the main function of a urine dipstick test?

To assess liver function
To evaluate blood clotting ability
To detect abnormalities in the urine
To monitor kidney function
#15

What does the acronym PCR stand for in the context of molecular biology?

Polymerase Chromosome Reaction
Protein Chain Reduction
Polymerase Chain Reaction
Protein Conformation Regulation
#16

Which of the following is a diagnostic test for HIV?

Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg)
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG)
HIV Antigen/Antibody Combination Test
C-reactive Protein (CRP)
#17

What is the technique used to detect specific DNA sequences in a sample, such as in genetic testing?

Western blotting
ELISA (Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay)
PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)
FISH (Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization)
#18

What is the purpose of a culture and sensitivity test?

To identify the presence of bacteria or fungi in a sample
To measure blood glucose levels
To assess liver function
To evaluate lipid levels in the blood
#19

What is the primary purpose of an arterial blood gas (ABG) test?

To measure blood glucose levels
To assess lung function and acid-base balance
To evaluate liver function
To monitor kidney function

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