Advanced Laboratory Procedures

The ALP (or alkaline phosphatase) chemistry provides information about which organ(s)?

Which chemistry test is used to determine the cause of jaundice and evaluate liver function?

Urine should be evaluated for which of the following characteristics on gross examination?

Which test of the coagulation system requires a blood tube containing diatomaceous earth?

An increased PCV may be the result of:

Whole blood contains which of the following cellular elements?

What may a low PCV indicate?

Which anticoagulant is preferred for routine hematologic studies because it preserves cell morphology?

Which of the following is an advantage of using a vacutainer system to obtain a blood samples?

How many white blood cells should be counted, identified, and recorded when performing a WBC differential count?

A test that provides an indication of kidney function in animals is:

Which of the following sample times are ideal when collecting samples of blood?

Which cells or sediments may be found in a urine sample?

The correct term for the presence of pinpoint hemorrhage is:

Which of the following tests analyze the kidney function?

The most common inherited coagulation disorder of domestic animals is:

What is another term for packed cell volume?

Which sample type is best for electrolyte analysis (such as blood calcium)?

Inserting a needle into the bladder to obtain a sample of urine is known as:

EDTA, when used as an anticoagulant, is found in tubes with _____ rubber stoppers?

The most common type of immunologic test performed in practice is:

Collection of cells needed for vaginal cytology involves use of:

Heparin, when used as an anticoagulant, is found in which color of blood tube?

Plasma that appears yellow tinged in a spun microhematocrit tube is referred to as:

What does specific gravity measure in a urine sample?

A test that provides the average glucose levels in a patient over the preceding 1-3 weeks is:

The function of lipase is to:

Obtaining a sample with a dull scalpel blade and placing it on a microscope slide is known as:

Which anticoagulant, contained in blue-topped tubes, is used for coagulation testing?

What is the term for shrinkage of red blood cells, pictured below, that can occur during making a blood smear?

Which coagulation test detects abnormal platelet function and is performed on anesthetized patients?

The WBC that responds to allergies and parasitic disease, pictured in the center below, is the:

Which of the following tests analyze the pancreatic function?

Which are the most commonly performed hepatobiliary tests in small animal practice?

Which urine collection method has the highest risk of getting contaminated with bacteria?

What white blood cell is most numerous in cat and dog blood?

A decrease in the number of platelets is:

A normal, healthy dog or cat produces _________ of urine in a 24-hour period.

Plasma that appears cloudy and white in a spun microhematocrit tube is referred to as:

When making a blood smear with a sample that is very thick and contains some small clots, you should:

How is total solids or total protein of a blood sample determined?