Urinalysis & Other Body Fluids
Match the following urine chemical reagent strip test pads to the disease or disorder that would most likely cause a positive test result.
1. Ketones
2. Blood
3. Bilirubin
4. Nitrites
The liver is the primary target organ for the Hepatitis B virus (HBV). The inflammation caused by HBV can result in permanent liver damage, including cirrhosis, liver failure, and even hepatocellular carcinoma.
What is the primary target of the Hepatitis B virus?
The difference between glass and plastic red stopper tubes is that the:
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Sterile yellow stopper tubes contain thixotropic gel and a clot activator.
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Most anticoagulants in blood collectiong tubes prevent clotting by:
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Some elderly individuals can have poor dietary habits which can lead to decreased nutrient absorption, including zinc.
A zinc deficiency in the elderly is often caused by:
PCT usually rises within 3-6 hours of infection. CRP also increases rapidly following infection, but is not as specific for infection as PCT. A rise in CRP could also occur with SIRS. Lactic acid is usually used to detect and monitor impaired circulation and tissue oxygenation in critically ill patients.
Chemistry
Of the three laboratory tests that are listed, which has proven to be most effective for early differentiation of systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) from sepsis due to its increase following infection and higher specificity?