Blood Diagnostic Procedure

Question 1

Automated machine that analyzes different characteristics of blood specimen, such as complete blood count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and blood-clotting tests

Answer 1

Blood analyzer

Question 2

Sample of blood is incubated in laboratory to check for bacterial growth if bacteria are present, they are identified and tested to determine to which antibiotics they are sensitive

Answer 2

Blood culture and sensitivity
(C&S)

Question 3

Combination of blood tests including red blood cell count (RBC), white blood cell count (WBC), hemoglobin (Hgb), hematocrit (Hct), white blood cell differential, and platelet count

Answer 3

Complete blood count (CBC)

Question 4

Blood test to determine rate at which mature red blood cells settle out of blood after addition of anticoagulant; indicates presence of inflammatory disease

Answer 4

Erythrocyte sedimentation rate

Question 5

Indicates blood’s coagulation abilities by measuring how long it takes for a clot to form after prothrombin has been activated

Answer 5

Prothrombin time

Question 6

Removed by aspiration with a needle, a sample of bone marrow is examined for diseases such as leukemia or aplastic anemia

Answer 6

Bone marrow aspiration

Question 7

Incision into vein in order to remove blood for diagnostic test; also called venipuncture

Answer 7

Phlebotomy