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- 2. Sample of blood collected and cultured to rule out infection in the blood.
- 4. Iron containing portion in the red blood cells. It transports oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body.
- 6. The process of taking a patients blood sample.
- 8. As the kidneys become impaired the creatinine will rise. High levels of creatinine warn of possible malfunction of the kidneys, sometimes even before the patient reports any symptoms. It is for this reason that routine blood and urine checks are done.
- 9. Thyroid Stimulating Hormosne. Important in controlling the body's metabolism. This hormone stimulates the thyroid gland to produce and secrete thyroid hormones.
- 11. The main protein in human blood and the key to regulation of osmotic pressure (the movement of water between the bloodstream and tissues) of blood.
- 12. The best lab, also the one you are at.
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- 1. Considered the "good" cholesterol. It helps return cholesterol to the liver where it can be eliminated from the body
- 2. Blood urea nitrogen. This tests how well the kidneys are working.
- 3. Blood that is specific to the patients blood group.
- 5. The sugar level in the blood. High levels found in diabetes mellitus.
- 6. These cells help clot your blood.
- 7. Bile pigment normally found in trace amounts. Increased levels are seen in liver disease.
- 10. A group of tests used to determine risk of coronary disease. Contains cholesterol, HDL,LDL and triglicerides.
- 13. Complete blood count- measures red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets