Laboratory Test Panels Overview

The video tutorial covers the order of draw in phlebotomy and various chemistry panels, including basic and complete metabolic panels, electrolyte, lipid, liver, renal, and thyroid panels. It explains the types of tubes used for these tests and the specific functions each panel assesses, such as kidney, liver, and thyroid functions, as well as risks for cardiovascular diseases. The tutorial aims to clarify common confusions about chemistry panels and their respective tests.

What is the correct order of draw in phlebotomy?

• Red, Yellow, Blue, Green, Purple

• Yellow, Red, Blue, Green, Purple

• Blue, Red, Yellow, Green, Purple

• Green, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple

Which tube is used for drawing chemistry tests without any additives?

• FS t2 tube

• Plain red tube

• Tiger top tube

• Green tube

What does the basic metabolic panel primarily assess?

• Kidney functions and glucose levels

• Heart disease risk

• Liver functions and blood proteins

• Thyroid functions

Which additional functions does the complete metabolic panel evaluate compared to the basic metabolic panel?

• Electrolyte balance

• Heart disease risk

• Liver functions and blood proteins

• Thyroid functions

What does the electrolyte panel typically measure?

• Cholesterol and triglycerides

• Sodium and potassium

• Liver enzymes

• Thyroid hormones

What is the primary purpose of the lipid panel?

• Evaluating heart disease risk

• Diagnosing thyroid disorders

• Assessing kidney function

• Monitoring liver inflammation

Which tests are commonly included in the liver panel?

• Sodium and potassium

• Cholesterol and LDL

• ALT and bilirubin

• TSH and T4

What is the renal panel primarily used to evaluate?

• Heart disease risk

• Kidney functions

• Liver inflammation

• Thyroid functions

Which hormone levels are assessed in the thyroid panel?

• ALT and bilirubin

• Sodium and potassium

• TSH and T4

• Cholesterol and LDL

What is the primary function of the thyroid panel?

• Assessing heart disease risk

• Monitoring kidney functions

• Evaluating liver inflammation

• Diagnosing thyroid disorders