CLINPHARM M3 - Lab Data Definitions (Canvas)

Hemoglobin

Is a protein in RBC that carries oxygen Hemoglobin test measures how much hemoglobin is in the blood

Hematocrit

It measures percentage by volume of packed RBCs in a whole blood sample

Red Cell Indices

Provide important information about the size, Hgb concentration, and Hgb weight of an average RBC

Platelet

Is one of the most important screening tests of platelet functions Used to evaluate platelet production, assess the effects of chemotherapy/radiation therapy of platelet production, diagnose and monitor thrombocytopenia

Creatine Kinase (CK)

Its purpose is; To detect and diagnose MI and reinfarction; To evaluate possible causes of chest pain; Monitor severity of myocardial ischemia

Triglycerides

store unused calories and provide your body with energy

AST / SGOT

Evaluates how much of the liver enzyme is in the blood; Extremely high levels can cause severe liver damage.

ALT / SGPT

Necessary for tissue energy production; Found primarily in the liver; Sensitive indicator of hepatocellular damage

Lipase

Converts triglycerides and other fats into fatty acids and glycerol; The destruction of pancreatic cells cause large amounts of this enzyme to be released in the blood

BUN

Level of such reflects protein intake and renal excretory capacity

Creatinine Clearance (CrCl)

Excellent diagnostic indicator of renal function; determines how efficiently the kidneys are clearing creatinine from the blood

Triiodothyronine (T3)

A thyroid hormone that affects almost every physiological process in the body, including growth & development, metabolism, body temperature, and heart rate

Thyroxine (T4)

An amine secreted by the thyroid gland in response to TSH

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)

Promotes increases in the size, number, and activity of the thyroid cells; Stimulates the release of T3 and T4

Rheumatoid Factor (RF Test)

An immunologic test for confirming Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

C - Reactive Protein (CRP)

Biologic marker of systemic inflammation.

Potassium (K+)

Electrolyte essential for cardiac function, CNS function by regulating muscle and nerve excitability , enzyme activity , and glycogen use

Calcium (Ca2+)

Electrolyte essential for blood coagulation, endocrine function and neuromuscular function such as muscular contraction and nerve excitability

Chloride (Cl-)

Tissue osmolality, K+ retention, CO2 transport and formation of HCl in GIT

Phosphorus (P+ )

Electrolyte essential for forming and storing of energy (ATP), neuromuscular function, formation of bones and teeth, body metabolism

Magnesium (Mg2+)

Electrolyte essential for enzyme activity, cardiac and neuromuscular function

Arterial Blood Gas (ABG)

Analysis Measures the amount of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood.

Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA)

Released into a man's blood by prostate gland; Amount of such in the blood normally increases as a man's prostate enlarges with age

Alpha fetoprotein

Marker for hepatic carcinoma

Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA)

It is associated with rapid multiplication of digestive system epithelial cells and is used to monitor tumor recurrence like in colorectal cancer and breast cancer

Cancer antigen (CA 9-9)

A type of antigen released by pancreatic cancer cells.

Cancer antigen 125 (CA-125)

The only tumor marker recommended for clinical use in the diagnosis and management of ovarian cancer.

Cancer antigen 15-3/ 27-29 (CA 15-3 / CA 27- 29)

tumor markers that are used primarily for monitoring your response to therapy for breast cancer