5.4, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8 Flashcards
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Hematocrit
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The percentage of space taken up by red blood cells in a whole blood sample
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Microhematocrit tubes
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Used for measuring a hematocrit or packed cell volume
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Packed cell volume
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A synonym for hematocrit
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Capillary tubes
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Very slender, prone to breakage
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Differential
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Hematology test performed by a technician using a strained monolayer blood smear
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Waived tests
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Laboratory tests approved by the FDA that are minimally complicated and pose little risk of harm to the patient
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Aliquoting
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Dividing or separating the cells from liquid portion of the blood
