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VT 250 Fin
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Veterinary Medicine
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03/04/2015

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Term
Tiger Top
Definition
Clot activator w/ gel
Used: Serum (Chem)
Term
Red Top
Definition
Clot Activator
Used: Serum
Term
Lavender(Purple) Top
Definition
EDTA anticoagulant
Used: Hematology(Whole Blood) and Cytology(Fluids)
Term
Green Top
Definition
Lithium Heparin anticoagulant
Used: Heparinized Whole Blood
Term
Blue Top
Definition
Sodium Citrate anticoagulant
citrare plasma
Term
Clear Top
Definition
No additives
Transport Urine/Serum
Term
Ratio
Definition
The amount of 1 thing relative to another or # of parts relative to the whole
(1:2, 1/2 or 1.5 & 50%)
Term
LaserCyte
Definition
Analyzer that provides the reference for CBC
Term
Idexx Chem
Definition
Analyzer that provides the reference of Electrolytes
Term
Centrifuge
Definition
To separate fluids of different densities
(Blood, Plasma, Serum)
Term
In House Laboratory
Definition
In house labs (CBC, Chem., Snap test)
Term
Reference Laboratory
Definition
Receive results though Fax, email/Online
(Idexx and Antech)
Term
Agranulocytes
Definition
Lymphocytes and monocytes
Term
Erythropoiesis
Definition
Production of Erythrocytes
Term
Erythropoietin
Definition
Eytokine that provides RBC
Term
Granulocytes
Definition
Neutrophil, eosinophil, basophil
Term
Hematopoiesis
Definition
Production of Blood Cells
Term
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Definition

Tiger Top Tube

Clot w/ gel

Serum

Term
[image]
Definition

Green Top Tube

Lithium Heparin Anticoagulant

Heparinized(Prevent Clot) Whole Blood

Term
[image]
Definition

Red Top Tube

Clot Activator

Serum

Term
[image]
Definition

Lavender(Purple) Top Tube

EDTA Anticoagulant

Hematology(Whole Blood), Cytology (Fluids)

Term
[image]
Definition

Blue Top Tube

Sodium Citrate Anitcoagulant

Citrated Plasma

Term
[image]
Definition

Clear top tube

No additives

Transport Urine/Serum

Term
[image]
Definition

Neutrophil

Defence against Bacteria

Term
[image]
Definition

Eosinophil

Kills Parasites

Term
[image]
Definition

Basophil

Allergic Reaction

Term
[image]
Definition

Monocytes

Destroy old, damaged, dead cells

Term
[image]
Definition

Lymphocytes

Ditects the Immune System

Term
[image]
Definition

Platelet

Clots

Term
Whats the actual magnigication power for 4x,10x,40x,100x?
Definition
40x, 100x, 400x, 1000x
Term
What is Blood classified as?
Definition
Connective Tissue
Term
What are the 3 main functions of blood?
Definition
Transportation, Regulation, Defense
Term
PH
Definition
Acid Base Balance
Term
How many clotting factors are needed for blood to clot?
Definition
13
Term
What makes up the cellular portion of blood?
Definition
Erythrocytes (RBC)
Leukocytes (WBC)
Thrombocytes (PLTS)
Term
Where does most cell production occur within the body
Definition
Red bone marrow
Term
EDTA
Definition
ethylenediaminotetraacetate
Term
What is the common ancestor of all blood cells
Definition
Pluripotenial stem cell
Term
PPSC
Definition
Pluripotential Stem Cells
Term
How is a PPTC determined?
Definition
By Chemical/ Physical Stimulus
Term
CBC should consist
Definition
Pack Cell Volume(PCV)
Plasma Protein Concentration
Total White Blood Cell(WBC)
Term
Flow Cytometry
Definition
A suspension of blood cells is broken into micro-droplets and passed through a laser beam
Term
What is the term for the Manual Cell Count Grids called
Definition
Neubauer Rulings
Term
Relative Differential Count
Definition
% of each cell type that you end up with
Term
Absolute Differential
Definition
is obtained by multiplying the % of each cell type by the total WBC count to get the # of each type of leukocytes per microliter
Term
Left Shift
Definition
High # of young immature WBC(infection)
Term
ALP
Definition
Alkaline Phosphatase
Term
Major: Alkaline Phospatase
Definition
Liver (Adult)
Bone (Young)
Term
Role: Alkaline Phospatase
Definition
Assist in various Chem reaction
Term
Abbr: Alkaline Phospatase
Definition
ALP
Term
ALT
Definition
Alanine Aminotransferase
Term
Major: Alanine Aminotransferase
Definition
Hepatocytes (liver tissue)
Term
Role: Alanine Aminotransferase
Definition
Amino Acid Metabolism
Term
Abbr: Alanine Aminotransferase
Definition
ALT
Term
AST
Definition
Aspartate Aminotransferase
Term
Major: Asparture Aminotransfarase
Definition
Hepatocytes (liver tissue)
Term
Role: Asparture Aminotransfarase
Definition
Amino Acid Metabolism
Term
Major: Sorbitol Dehydrogenase
Definition
Hepatocytes (liver tissue)
Term
Produce: Cholesterol
Definition
In liver
Gets it from diet
Term
Role: Cholesterol
Definition
Steroid Hormone production
Term
Bilirubin
Definition
Comes from the breakdown of hemoglobin in the spleen
Term
What are the 2 types of Bilirubin
Definition
Conjugated (direct)
Unconjugated (indirect)
Term
Conjugated bilirubin
Definition
Inc. w/ hepatocellular damage
Bile duct injury/obstructed
Term
Unconjugated Bilirubin
Definition
Inc. w/ Excessive RBC destruction
Term
TP
Definition
Total Protein
Term
What makes up Total Protein
Definition
Combination of Albumin and Globulin
Term
Major: Albumin
Definition
Synthesized by hepatocytes
Term
Role: Albumin
Definition
Retains fluid in the vessels (Osmotic Pressure)
Term
What is the most common condition caused by albumin loss?
Definition
Hypoproteinemia
Term
Alpha Globulins
Definition
Synthesized by hepatocytes
Term
Do: Alpha Globulin
Definition
Transfer and bind protein
Term
Beta Globilin
Definition
Complement and transferrin
Term
Do: Beta Globilin
Definition
Iron transport
Heme binding
Fibrin formation
Lysis
Term
Gamma Globilin
Definition
Responsible for antibodies
Term
Major: Fibrinogen
Definition
Synthesized by hepatocytes
Term
Role: Fibrinogen
Definition
Help forms the matrix of blood clots
Term
Major: Bile Acid
Definition
Synthesized by hepatocytes
Term
Role: Bile Acid
Definition
aids in fat absorption
Term
BUN
Definition
Blood Urea Nitrogen
Term
Major: Blood Urea Nitrogen
Definition
Amino Acids via Liver Processing
Term
BUN:
What is the end product of amino acid breakdown
Definition
Urea
Term
Abbr: Blood Urea Nitrogen
Definition
BUN
Term
CRE
Definition
Creatinine
Term
Creatinine is formed from what?
Definition
Creatine
Term
Where can you find Creatine?
Definition
Skeletal muscle as part of the muscle metabolism
Term
Abbr: Creatinine
Definition
CRE
Term
Major: Phosphorus
Definition
Bones
Term
Role: Phosporus
Definition
Energy storage
Term
Major: Calcium
Definition
Bones
Term
Role: Calcium
Definition
Facilitation of Blood Coafulation
Term
Abbr: Calcium
Definition
CA
Term
CA
Definition
Calcium
Term
Glucose
Definition
GLU
Term
Major: Glucose
Definition
diet intake and liver
Term
Role: Glucose
Definition
Cellular Energy
Term
Abbr: Glucose
Definition
GLU
Term
AMY
Definition
Amylase
Term
Major: Amylase
Definition
Pancreas
Term
Role: Amylase
Definition
breakdown of starches and glycogen in sugar
Term
Abbr: Amylase
Definition
AMY
Term
LIP
Definition
Lipase
Term
Major: Lipase
Definition
Pancreas and Gastric Mucosa
Term
Role: Lipase
Definition
Breakdown of fatty acids and lipids
Term
Abbr: Lipase
Definition
LIP
Term
Na
Definition
Sodium
Term
Major: Sodium
Definition
Extracellular Fluid
Term
Role: Sodium
Definition
H2O Distribution
Term
Abbr: Sodium
Definition
Na
Term
K+
Definition
Potassium
Term
Major: Potassium
Definition
Intracellular Fluids
Term
Role: Potassium
Definition
Muscular and Cardiac Func. Resp. and Nerve Impulse Transmission
Term
Abbr: Poassium
Definition
K+`
Term
Cl
Definition
Chloride
Term
Major: Chloride
Definition
Extracellular Fluid
Term
Role: Chloride
Definition
PH Balance and Osmotic Pressure in the Blood
Term
Major: Magnesium
Definition
Bones
Term
Role: Magnesium
Definition
Activates Enzyme Systems
Production and decomposition of Aceylcholine
Term
Polyuria
Definition
Excessive Urinating
Term
Oliguria
Definition
Not Enough Urine
Term
Anuria
Definition
Not Urinating
Term
Dysuria
Definition
Difficult Urinating
Term
Flocculent
Definition
Flakes/Particulate in Urine
Term
Hematuria
Definition
Blood in Urine
Term
Myglobinuria
Definition
Myoglobin in Urine
Term
Hemoglobinuria
Definition
Hemoglobin in urine
Term
Urolithiasis
Definition
Stones in bladder, kidney, urethra (blockage)
Term
Urate
Definition
Uric Acid
Term
Oxylate
Definition
a salt of oxalic acid
Term
What are the 4 ways to collect urine?
Definition
Catheterization
Cystocentesis
Express Bladder
Voided Sample
Term
What are some ways to maintain quality assurance?
Definition
Label all samples
check S.G. before Refrigerating
Dont keep sample for over>24hrs
Term
What happens to urine when its left out for 30min?
Definition
Crystallization
Dec. Glucose & Bilirubin
Cast & RBC Disintegrate
PH Inc.
Term
What does a Gross Examination show ?
Definition
Water intake
External Losses
Environmental Temp
Amount of food and type
Sig. of animal
Note Vol. of sample collected
Term
What's the cause of Flocculent
Definition
RBC
WBC
Epithelial Cells
Cast
Crystals
Mucus
Fat
Bacteria
Term
Norm. range of SG
Definition
DOG: > 1.030
CAT: > 1.035
Term
What are the factors that can Dec PH
Definition
Fever
Starvation
Inc. Protein Diet
Acidosis
Excessive Muscular Activity
Certain Drugs
Term
Factors of Inc. pH
Definition
Alkalosis
Inc. Fiber diet
UTI w/ producing bacteria
certain drugs
Voluntary/Involuntary Urine Retention
Term
Protein
Definition
Usually absent/trace
can be caused by collection method
Use reagent strip and turbidity test
Protein/Creatinine Ratio
Term
Glucose
Definition
blood glucose lvls
rates of glomerular filtration
and tubular reabsorption
fasting is key (proper results)
Term
Ketones
Definition
can be altered by inefficient fatty acid metabolism
Term
How are Ketones Formeed
Definition
during complete breakdown of fatty acid
Term
Bilirubin
Definition
Liver Disease
Bile flow obstruction
Urine indicated disease in cats
hemolytic anemia
Term
Urobilinogen
Definition
In the intestines
bacteria convert bilirubin to urobilinogen
unstable
norm animals can have a small amount
Term
RBC
Definition
Healthy pets have little to none in urine
round smooth refriactile
yellow/orange colorless
biconcave disk
Term
Squamous cells
Definition
derived from distal urethra, vagina, vulva or prepuce
Looks like a potato chip
Term
Transitional cells
Definition
Bladder
Inc. #'s indicate cystitis
Term
Renal epithelial cells
Definition
Inc, #'s indicate kidney disease
often confused w/ WBC
Round Large Nucleus
Term
Casts
Definition
Form in lumen of distal
Collecting tubules of kidney
Term
Types of Casts
Definition
Hyaline
Granular
Epithelial
Leukocyte
Fatty
Waxy
Term
Amorphous Phosphate
Definition
Alkaline Urine
Term
Amorphous Urate
Definition
Acidic Urine
Term
Triple Phsophate
Definition
Ammonia of Concentration
Term
Calcium Carbonate
Definition
Common in horse and Rabbits
Term
Ammonium Biurate
Definition
Liver Disease
Term
Calcium Dihydrate
Definition
Ethylene glycol poisoning
Term
Sulfonamide
Definition
Inc. dosed of Sulfonamide
Term
Leucine
Definition
Liver Disease
Term
Tyrosine
Definition
Not Common in Cats and Dogs
Term
Cystine
Definition
Renal Tubular Dusfunction
Term
Calcium Monohydrate
Definition
Ethylene glycol poisoning
Term
Different types of artifacts in urine
Definition
Air bubble
oil droplets
starch granules
Hair
Plant Spores
Dust
Exterally- Bacteria
Exterally- Fungi
Fecal Material
Intesrinal Parasite Ova
Term
Herbivore tends to have what type of urine
Definition
Alkaline
Term
Carnivore tends to have what type of urine
Definition
Acidic
Term
Isosthenuria
Definition
Urine w/ SG values approaching that of glomerular filtrate (1.008-1.012)
Term
What are some causes of SG Alterations
Definition
Dehydration
Acute Renal Failure
Pyometra
Liver Disease
Term
Isoosthenuria
Definition
Urine w/ repeated SG values approaching that of glomerular filtrate
(1.008-1.012)
Term
Herbivore tend to have what type of urine
Definition
Alkaline Urine
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