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ask_question - 03-06-08 14:17
Hi,
What are all tests which are included in 1. CBC 2. CMP. 3.CMP 14
Does Hb% and Hct included in CBC?
Bl Sugar, Alkaline phosphatase, Bilirubin, Albumin, AST and ALT included in CMP?
Thanks.
ask_question - 03-06-08 14:17
Hi,
What are all tests which are included in 1. CBC 2. CMP. 3.CMP 14
Does Hb% and Hct included in CBC?
Bl Sugar, Alkaline phosphatase, Bilirubin, Albumin, AST and ALT included in CMP?
Thanks.
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Re: step3 ccs
radhamesramos - 03-07-08 09:42 Yes, Hb and hct% are included in CBC
The other one I don't remember, but practice the CCs and it will tell you which ones are included and which ones not
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Re: step3 ccs
bingousmle - 06-18-10 03:13 
posted by ask_question on 03-06-08 14:17
Hi,
What are all tests which are included in 1. CBC 2. CMP. 3.CMP 14
Does Hb% and Hct included in CBC?
Bl Sugar, Alkaline phosphatase, Bilirubin, Albumin, AST and ALT included in CMP?
Thanks.
Hi,
What are all tests which are included in 1. CBC 2. CMP. 3.CMP 14
Does Hb% and Hct included in CBC?
Bl Sugar, Alkaline phosphatase, Bilirubin, Albumin, AST and ALT included in CMP?
Thanks.

BMP that is basic metabolic panel/profile can also be ordered as Chem 8 on CCS. it will include Na, K, Cl, Bicarb, Bun , creat, Ca and glucose
CMP = BMP+LFT
CBC will give you WBC, RBC, Hb, hematocrit MCV, MCHC, PLATELETS AND PERIPHERAL smear
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Re: step3 ccs
babbu5508 - 06-18-10 15:07 in comprehensive metabolic profile:
General tests
Serum glucose
Calcium
Protein tests
Human serum albumin
Serum total protein (TP)
Electrolytes
Sodium
Potassium
Carbon dioxide
Chloride
Kidney function assessment
Blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
Creatinine
Liver function assessment
Alkaline phosphatase (ALP)
Alanine amino transferase (ALT or SGPT)
Aspartate amino transferase (AST or SGOT)
Bilirubin
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Re: step3 ccs
bingousmle - 06-18-10 15:18 for the purpose OF CCS which is Computerized case simulation the Protein tests which measure Human serum albumin, Serum total protein (TP) and the General tests( wonder what they look like??) are not included in the CMP
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Re: step3 ccs
bingousmle - 06-18-10 16:08 anybody on this forum preparing for step 3 CCS at present?
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