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Lab tests and Dept..
Phlebotomy Lab Tests and the Departments they are in.
Question | Answer |
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What color tubes are used for the Hematology tests? | Lavender Tube (EDTA) |
What tests are performed in the Hematology Department? | CBC - Complete blood count. |
What tests are performed in the Hematology Department? | CBC w/diff (diff counts all 5 WBC) |
What tests are performed in the Hematology Department? | Retic Count (Counts Immature RBC) usually for anemia. |
What tests are performed in the Hematology Department? | SED RATE (ESR) (usually for inflammation). |
What color tube is used for the Coagulation tests? | Blue top (Sodium Citrate) |
What tests are performed in the Coagulation Department? | PT-PRO TIME-INR (tests for Coumadin) |
What tests are performed in the Coagulation Department? | PTT (APTT) Thromboplastin Time (tests for heparin, usually given by IV) |
What tests are performed in the Coagulation Department? | D-Dimer (tests for thrombosis - clots in blood. |
What tests are performed in the Coagulation Department? | Fibrinogen |
What tests are performed in the Coagulation Department? | FDP (FSP) Fibrin degregation products |
What tests are performed in the Coagulation Department? | Factor V (tests for bleeding disorder). |
What tests are performed in the Coagulation Department? | Factor VIII (tests for bleeding disorder). |
What tests are performed in the Coagulation Department? | Von Wilder brand's (Test for bleeding disorder) |
What tests are performed in the Coagulation Department? | Platelet function analysis (PFA) |
What tests are performed in the Microbiology Department? | Culture and Sensitivity (Urine, Blood, Sputum, Synovial Fluid, CSF, Stool) {Tests for bacteria} |
What tests are performed in the Microbiology Department? | AFB and Fungus Cultures (AFB -Tuberculosis). |
What tests are performed in the Microbiology Department? | Ova and Parasites (Stool) |
What tests are performed in the Microbiology Department? | CDIFF TOXIN (Stool) MUST WASH HANDS WITH SOAP AND WATER. |
What tests are performed in the Microbiology Department? | Occult Blood (blood in stool) |
What color tubes are used for the Serology Department? | SST TUBE/PLAIN RED (NO ANTICOAGULANT) |
What tests are performed in the Microbiology Department? | GREEN PST (LITHIUM HEPARIN). |
What tests are performed in the Serology Department? | RPR-VDRL (tests for syphilis) |
What tests are performed in the Serology Department? | Hepatitis Profile - ABC |
What tests are performed in the Serology Department? | RA_RF Rheumatoid Factor (tests for arthritis) |
What tests are performed in the Serology Department? | ANA Antinuclear antibody |
What tests are performed in the Serology Department? | CRP - C-Reactive protein (tests for inflammation and more). |
What tests are performed in the Serology Department? | HIV Antibody |
What tests are performed in the Serology Department? | Mono Test |
What tests are performed in the Serology Department? | Lyme's antibody |
What tests are performed in the Serology Department? | strep screen (throat swab test) |
What tests are performed in the Serology Department? | rubella (German measles). |
What tests are performed in the Serology Department? | Varicella-Zoster (Chicken Pox) |
What color tubes are used for the Chemistry Department? | SST/PLAIN RED (NO ANTICOAGULANT) |
What tests are performed in the Serology Department? | GREEN PST (LITHIUM HEPARIN) |
What tests are performed in the Chemistry Department? | CMP - Comprehensive metabolic panel. |
What tests are performed in the Chemistry Department? | BMP - Basic Metabolic Panel. Sodium (NA) (electrolytes) Potassium (K or K+) Chloride (CL) CO2 Glucose Creatinine (renal) Bun (renal) |
What tests are performed in the Chemistry Department? | THS - Thyroid stimulating hormone |
What tests are performed in the Chemistry Department? | Thyroid Profile (T3, T4, TSH). |
What tests are performed in the Chemistry Department? | Liver Profile (AST, ALT, Bilirubin). |
What tests are performed in the Chemistry Department? | CEA (tumor marker for colon cancer) |
What tests are performed in the Chemistry Department? | PSA (tumor marker for prostate cancer) |
What tests are performed in the Chemistry Department? | Digoxin (Heart medication) |
What tests are performed in the Chemistry Department? | Cardiac Profile (Cardiac enzymes, Troponin). |
What tests are performed in the Chemistry Department? | Glycohemoglobin (HGBA1C){Diabetic Test} |
What tests are performed in the Chemistry Department? | Iron (usually ordered to test for anemia) |
What tests are performed in the Chemistry Department? | Ferritin (usually ordered for anemia) |
What tests are performed in the Chemistry Department? | Folate (usually ordered for anemia) |
What tests are performed in the Chemistry Department? | Lipase (tests for pancreatitis). |
What tests are performed in the Chemistry Department? | amylase (abdominal pain) |
What tests are performed in the Chemistry Department? | HCG (Pregnancy test) |
What tests are performed in the Chemistry Department? | lithium. |
What tests are performed in the Chemistry Department? | dilantin (anti-convulsant drug). |
What tests are performed in the Chemistry Department? | Magnesium. |
What tests are performed in the Chemistry Department? | Phosphorous (PO4). |
What tests are performed in the Chemistry Department? | Uric Acid (test for gout) |
What tests are performed in the Chemistry Department? | Calcium (CA). |
What tests are performed in the Chemistry Department? | Vitamin B12 |
What tests are performed in the Chemistry Department? | Ammonia (needs to be put on ice) |
What tests are performed in the Chemistry Department? | Renin (needs to be put on ice) |
What tests are performed in the Chemistry Department? | CA 19 - 9 (cancer tumor marker). |
What tests are performed in the Chemistry Department? | CA 125 (cancer tumor marker) |
What tests are performed in the Chemistry Department? | BNP - lav. |