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Module 11

Section 5: Abbreviations for laboratory and diagnostic tests

QuestionAnswer
A1c: Test name and use Glycosylated hemoglobin (used to determine diabetes regimens, therapy, and patient compliance)
BUN: Test name and interpretation of high value Blood urea nitrogen (high in kidney disease)
Hgb: Test name and interpretation of high and low values Hemoglobin (high in polycythemia, low in anemia
Hgb: Test name and interpretation of high and low values Hemoglobin (high in ploycythemia, low in anemia
PT, PTT: Test name, use, and interpretation of abnormal values Prothrombin time, partial thromboplastin time (measures clotting time, high if bleeding, low if excessive clotting)
TC: Test name and interpretation of high value Total cholesterol (high in hyperlipidemia)
Uosm: Test name and use Urine osmolality (used to help determine fluid balance
BMD: Test name and use Bone mineral density (used to diagnose osteoporosis.
EEG: Test name and use Electroencephalogram (used to measure brain waves)
PET: Test name and use Pulmonary function test (used to diagnose such conditions as asthma and COPD)
UA: Test name and use Urinalysis (used to diagnose urinary tract infections)
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