Define the Following Phlebotomy of Bilirubin Flashcards

Is a by-product of hemolysis. The reddish-yellow pigment is removed from the body by the liver through the excretion of bile. A rise in serum levels can occur if there is excessive destruction of Red Blood Cell's or if the liver is unable to excrete the normal amounts. A normal level rules out impairment of the excretory function of the liver or excessive hemolysis os RBC's. Excessive amounts give the skin a yellowish hue. Tube Color: Red Top

Is used as a screening test in diagnostic coagulation studies. It is ordered in conjunction with the management of anticoagulant therapy, to evaluate the extrinsic pathway, and to moniter coumadin therapy. Tube Color: Blue Top

Is used primarily to detect disorders of blood lipids and to evaluate the risk potential for artherosclerosis. Tube Color: Red Top

Is an enzyme that is released into the circulation following the injury or death of cells in tissues of high metabolic activity. Following a severe injury, the enzyme level will rise in 12 hours and remain elevated for about 5 days. In the case of myocardial infarction, the enzyme may be increased 4-10 times its normal value. Liver disease also elevates the level to 10-100 times the normal level. Tube Color: Red Top

Test used to diagnose anemia. It is also helpful in conditions marked by a high turnover of myeloid cells, such as leukemia. Tube Color: Red Top

Is an electrolyte that offsets kidney activity for the discharge of toxins. It is essential for the balance of bodily fluid levels. Tube Color: Red Top

Is a non-protein nitrogen compound that helps maintain acid-base balance. This test is ordered to moniter the progression of severe hepatic disease and the effectiveness of therapy. Tube Color: Green Top, then pack with ice

Measures the interaction of platelets with the blood vessel wall and the formation of a clot. It is used to detect vascular abnormalities or deficiencies Tube Color: No tube

Is an enzyme that is widely distributed in tissue. A significant concentration of this enzyme is found in the prostate gland. The test is used to diagnose metastatic cancer of the prostate. This enzyme is also present in high concentrations in seminal fluid and the test may be ordered in a rape investigation. Tube Color: Red Top

Test conducted to check adrenal hormone function. Tube Color: Red Top

Is an enzyme originating mainly in the bone, liver, and placenta. It is used as a tumor marker and an index of liver and bone disease. Tube Color: Red Top

Test used to determine the blood type of all blood donors and all potential blood recipients. Tube Color: Red Top

Is the rate at which RBC's settle out of unclotted blood in 1 hour. This test is often used to measure the progress of inflammatory disease. Tube Color: Lavendar Top

Is used for basic screening in all patients. This test gives information about the patients diagnosis, response to treatment, and recovery. Tube Color: Lavendar Top

Is a testing done in conjunction with the ABO test. Tube Color: Red Top