Testing

Question 1

purpose of hematocrit

Answer 1

measure volume of RBCs

Question 2

purpose of hemoglobin

Answer 2

measure O2 carrying capacity

Question 3

purpose of blood cell counts

Answer 3

count # of blood cells

Question 4

purpose of blood smears

Answer 4

detect abnormalities in size, color, & shape of blood cells

Question 5

purpose of blood chemistry tests

Answer 5

measure level of proteins, glucose, uric acid, cholesterol, enzymes, & electrolyte ions

Question 6

purpose of coagulation test

Answer 6

measure amnt of time it takes to coagulate

Question 7

purpose of bone marrow biopsy

Answer 7

extract red bone marrow to detect disorders (leukemia, & anemia)