MS Laboratory & Diagnostic Testing

Question 1

What does CBC stand for in medical documentation?

Accepted Answer

Complete Blood Count

Answer

CBC stands for Complete Blood Count, a routine panel that measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.

Question 2

Which laboratory value is primarily used to assess kidney function?

Accepted Answer

Creatinine

Answer

Creatinine is a waste product filtered by the kidneys, and elevated levels indicate impaired renal function.

Question 3

In an Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) report, which value directly indicates the patient's blood acidity or alkalinity?

Accepted Answer

pH

Answer

The pH value in an ABG directly measures the acidity or alkalinity of arterial blood, with normal range 7.35–7.45.

Question 4

What is the normal range for fasting blood glucose in an adult?

Accepted Answer

70–99 mg/dL

Answer

Normal fasting blood glucose is 70–99 mg/dL; values of 100–125 indicate prediabetes, and 126+ on two occasions indicate diabetes.

Question 5

Which test is the standard for monitoring long-term blood sugar control in diabetic patients?

Accepted Answer

HbA1c (Hemoglobin A1c)

Answer

HbA1c reflects average blood glucose over the past 2–3 months by measuring glycated hemoglobin, making it the gold standard for long-term diabetes management.

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MS Laboratory & Diagnostic Testing