Ch. 3 Diagnostic Tests & Procedures Flashcards

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excisional biopsy

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removal of an entire lesion

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Biopsy (Bx)

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removal of a small piece of tissue for microscopic pathologic examination

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incisional biopsy

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removal of a selected portion of a lesion

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shave biopsy

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a technique using a surgical blade to “shave” tissue from the epidermis and upper dermis

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culture & sensitivity (C & S)

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a technique of isolating and growing colonies of microorganisms to identify a pathogen and to determine which drugs might be effective for combating the infection it has caused

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frozen section (FS)

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a surgical technique that involves cutting a thin piece of tissue from a frozen specimen for immediate pathologic examination

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skin tests

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methods for determining the reaction of the body to a given substance by applying it to, or injecting in into, the skin; commonly used in treating allergies

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scratch test

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a test in which a substance is applied to the skin through a scratch

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patch test

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a test in which a substance is applied topically to the skin on a small piece of blotting paper or wet cloth

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