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FSH
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Follicle Stimulating Hormone
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Name a use of FSH testing
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This test is used in the investigation of ovarian hypofunction as in MENOPAUSE
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FBC - (CBC)
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Full Blood Count (Complete Blood Count)
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Explain a Full blood Count and Blood Film and indicate as to why a practioner would order an initial test
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It includes Hb, red cell Count (RCC), packed cell volume, sometimes called haematocrit (PCV), mean cell volume (MCV), mean cell haemoglobin (MCH), mean cell haemoglobin concentration (MCHC), WCC, platelet count and blood film. It is usually the initial test ordered by a practitioner when an ORGANIC DISEASE is suspected
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GTT
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Gamma Glutamyl Transpeptidase
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Explain a use for GTT test
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This test is useful in the assessment of LIVER DISEASE. It is INCREASED with chronic alcohol intake and certain drugs e.g. Phenytoin
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Explain a use of a Glucose test
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This test detects hyper/ and hypoglycaemia and is useful as a screening test for DIABETES MELLITUS
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GTT
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Glucose Tolerance Test
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Explain a use for GTT test
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This test detects the presence of symptoms suggestive of DIABETES MELLITUS
Pregnant patients need to be regarded as having GESTATIONAL DIABETES if they do not clearly fit the normal range |
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Haemoglobin
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Hb
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Explain a use for a Haemoglobin test
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This test is part of the FBC and is used in detection of anaemia
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Normal range of Hb for an adult male
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130 - 180 g/L
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Normal range of Hb for an adult female
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115 - 165 g/L
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Name two conditions that Immune Complex Assays monitor
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The progress in SLE and RA
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Explain a use of Iron level testing
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Useful in investigation of a microcytic hypochromic anaemia, or an iron overload
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