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Pre-Analytic Q's
Clin Chem I
Question | Answer |
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What are some examples of analytes that follow a circadian rhythm? | melatonin corticosteroids acid phosphatase iron |
What tests are affected by meals, specifically causing lower levels? | chloride phospate potassium |
What tests are affected by meals, specifically causing higher levels? | gastrin glucagon growth hormone insulin ionized calcium triglycerides urine pH |
What pre-collection factor can cause shift of fluids and changes in hormones? | exercise/physical activity |
What tests are affected by exercise? | aspartate aminotransferase creatinine kinase uric acid |
What tests are affected by stress? | ACTH cortisol |
How can posture impact pre-analytical variation? | hemo-concentration of 5-8% can occur if standing prior to phlebotomy |
How can alcohol impact pre-analytical variation? | increases glucose by 20-50% |
What are the effects of EDTA contamination during collection? | increased potassium reduced calcium and magnesium reduced alkaline phosphatase and creatinine kinase |
Order of draw? a) sterile, lt blue, SST, PST, lavender, green, red, gray b) sterile, lt blue, red, SST, PST, green, lavender, gray c) sterile, red, gray, lt blue, SST, PST, green, lavender d) sterile, red, gray, lt blue, PST, SST, lavender, green | b) sterile, lt blue, red, SST, PST, green, lavender, gray |
What are the effects of hemolysis on chemistry tests? | increase of analytes from red blood cells increase/decrease of analytes from assay interference |