A) How is protein electrophoresis testing performed? B) List and explain the five proteins separated by serum electrophoresis and one reason for an increase in each fraction.

The protein that is found in an increased concentration in amniotic fluid in cases of spinal bifida is:

The serum TSH level is increased in which of the following?

Identify the results that are not in electrolyte balance.  (Results are in mmol/L). Na+        K+     CI-      CO2 Content a. 125    4.5     100     10 b. 135    3.5    95       28 c. 145     4.0    90       15 d. 150     5.0    110     30

Which of the following is not a distinguishing characteristic of yeast in the urine sediment?

The immunoassay that is based on a chemical reaction that produces light is:

Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and Creatinine Kinase (CK) are both elevated in which of the following diseases?

A serum sample is diluted 1 to 3 (1:3) before analysis and the following results obtained: Total protein            3.4 g/dl Albumin                    1.5 g/dl Which total protein concentration should be reported?

The ability to immune complexes to be captured and then detected on the surface of a glass fiber matrix is the basis for which of the following immunoassays?

Which of the following collection tubes is the specimen of choice for the determination of glycated hemoglobin?