CLIN CHEM EXPLORER

Quiz About Cortisol


Post Quiz

__________1. It is a biochemical test using the reaction of an antibody to its antigen?

__________2. What is the universal precaution?

__________3. What are the two things to consider before proceeding in the assaying of cortisol?
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__________4.

__________5. The sample is mixed with organic solvent in what proper ratio?

__________6. What layer is removed after separation of substances?

__________7. What layer has an aliqout containing the free cortisol?

__________8. It can be monitored by adding known cortisol standard to an aliquot of the specimen and then extracting the spiked sample.

__________9. Give two specimens used in cortisol determination?
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Case Analysis :


A 25 yr old man complaining of fatigue, muscle weakness, low blood pressure and weight loss. After his check-up the doctor/physician requested for cortisol level test.

* His cortisol level is low.


What is the possible condition of the patient?_____________________.

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