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Lab Tests and Values

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Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) - Description   Collected to evaluate acid-base status; ventilation and oxygenation of arterial blood  
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PaO2   Partial pressure of oxygen in arterial blood; 80-100mm Hg (97 at sea level)  
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SaO2   Percent oxygen saturation of hemoglobin; 95098%  
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PaCO2   Partial pressure of carbon dioxide in arterial blood; 35-45 mm Hg (40 at sea level); connected to blood pH which can affect nervous system  
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HCO3-   Bicarbonate - important part of chemical buffering system that keeps blood from becoming too acidic or too basic (causing convulsions or coma)  
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pH   Blood acid balance; 7.35-7.45 (7.4)  
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Acidemia   elevated acidity of the blood (<7.35)  
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Alkalemia   Decreased acidity of the blood (>7.45)  
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Hypoxemia   Low level of O2 in arterial blood (<80)  
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Hypoxia   Low level of O2 despite adequate perfusion of the tissue  
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Cholesterol test   AKA Lipid panel or profile; tests amount of cholesterol and triglycerides to determine risk of atherosclerosis; measures - total cholesterol (200mg/dL good; 240 bad), HDL, LDL and triglycerides  
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High-Density Lipoprotein   HDL; "Good"; carries away LDL's and protects against atherogenesis; 40 mg/dL low, 60 high  
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Low-Density Lipoprotein   LDL; "Bad"; associated with fatty plaques that build up in arteries; 100 mg/dL good, 190 bad  
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Triglycerides   Typically high in overweight people; those who consume too many sweets or alcohol; people who have diabetes with high blood sugar; 150 mg/dL good; 500+ bad  
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Complete Blood Count (CBC)   Measures red blood cell count, total white blood cell differential, platelets, hemoglobin, and hematocrit; Performed to assess health, diagnose/monitor medical conditions, and monitor effects of medical treatments  
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Hematocrit (HCT)   Percentage of RBC's in total cell volume; high may indicate dehydration or polycythemia vera (over production of RBC's)  
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Erythrocyte Count   Adult males - 4.3-5.6 x 10^6/ml Adult females - 4-5.2 x 10^6/ml  
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Leukocyte Count   Total - 3.54-9.06 x 10^3/mm^3 Platelet - 164-415x 10^3/mm^3 PTT - 26.3039.4 sec  
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Hematocrit Count   Adult males - 38.8%-46.4% Adult females - 35.4%-44.4%  
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Hemoglobin Count   Adult males - 13.3-16.2 gm/dL Adult females - 12-15.8 gm/dL  
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Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTT)   AKA Prothrombin Time (PT); measure how quickly the blood clots; to monitor anticoagulant therapy or screen for blood disorders; measure all clotting factors except platelets  
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Ambulatory Electrocardiography   AKA Holter monitor; ECG electrodes warm attached to small machine carried; measures cardiac rythm, afficacy of medications, and pacemakre function over 24-48 hours  
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Angiography   Radiology; injects a contrast medium into blood vessels and imaging; can show location of plaques and extent of occlusion  
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Bronchoscopy   Direct visualization of bronchial tree; fiberoptic instrument with camera; used to identify tumors, bronchitis, foreign bodies, and bleeding; aid in biopsy  
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Cardiac Catheterization   Thin catheter inserted into artery in arm or leg and advanced to coronary artery `where a contrast dye is injected; evaluate stenosis or occlusion, BP in heart and O2 in blood; used during some surgeries  
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Chest Radiograph   Visual location, size and shape of heart, lungs, blood vessels, ribs, and bones of spine; can reveal fluid in lungs or pleural space, pneumonia, emphysema, cancer, etc.  
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Computed Tomography   AKA CT Scan; x-ray machine rotates around a patient; information creates a picture of the organ  
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Echocardiography (ECG)   High frequency sound waves to evaluate functioning heart non invasively; provides info on size and function of ventricles, thickness of septums, and function of components  
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Fluoroscopy   Continuous Xray procedure that shows the heart and lungs; relatively high dose radiation; electrophysiological testing; used less and less  
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Invasive Hemodynamic Monitoring   Continuous monitoring of pressure, volume and temp through intra-arterial catheters  
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Swan-Ganz Catheter   Balloon catheter; often used in the pulmonary artery to measure pulmonary artery wedge pressure and left arterial pressure  
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)   Uses magnetic feild and radio waves to create 3-D pic of heart a blood vessels; used to assess size and function of chambers and walls, to asses damage and blockages; can be used for mediastinum but not lungs  
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Myocardial Perfusion Imaging (MPI)   AKA Stress Test; Shows how well the heart is perfused at rest and under exercise stress; injection at rest and at peak activity + imaging can reveal narrowing of arteries  
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Venography   Radiopaque dye injected into vein + x-ray to detect clot or blockage  
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