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Laboratory Tests
names for lab tests
Hematology studies | relate to the physical properties of blood such as the number of blood cells in the specimen |
White blood cells | (WBC) count is a blood test that measures the number of white blood cells present in a specimen |
Red blood cells | (RBC) count measures the number of red blood cells |
Chemistry studies | relate to the study of chemical reactions that occur in the human body and are usually performed on blood or urine specimen |
Urine glucose | is a test performed on a urine specimen and is used to determine the amount of glucose in urine |
BUN | (blood urea nitrogen) is a blood kidney function |
Urine studies | are performed on urine specimens to diagnose and monitor urinary tract infection |
Microbiology studies | identify the microorganisms that cause disease and infection |
Culture and sensitivity | is a common study performed on almost any specimen |