Introduction to Phlebotomy Flashcards
It is the PROCESS OF COLLECTING BLOOD.
Phlebotomy
It is defined in dictionary as “THE ACT or PRACTICE OF BLOODLETTING as a THERAPEUTIC MEASURE.”
Webster Dictionary
It was the MOST COMMON method wherein a sharp lancet type instrument pierced the veins to make them
bleed.
Venesection
It is the HEATED-GLASS that placed on a person’s back.
Cupping
An ancient phlebotomy kit;
It is a MULTIPLE BLADES to create series and several cut in the skin of the patients.
Scarificator
An ancient phlebotomy kit;
A POCKET KNIFE or FOLDING HELD DEVICE with several blades or lancets that is used to cut the median cubital vein in the elbow.
Brass Fleam
An ancient phlebotomy kit;
It is the STORAGE of the individual blades.
Lancets
An ancient phlebotomy kit;
It is used for CUPPING.
Bronze Cup
An ancient phlebotomy kit;
It is like a BELT to restrict blood flow.
Thigh Tourniquet
It is a DISEASE that increases the amount of IRON in our body that accumulates in our body organs.
Hereditary Hemochromatosis
It is a type of CANCER or BLOOD DISORDER wherein the bone marrow produced excessing production of blood cells particularly RBC.
Polycythemia Vera
What is the PRIMARY ROLE of Phlebotomist?
The phlebotomist is to collect blood accurate and reliable test result
The Phlebotomist should be trained for?
- Cross-trained in Venipuncture
- Capillary Puncture
- Patient Care
- Receptionist Duties
- Sample Collection
- Clinical Assistance
What are some instances in the role of phlebotomist?
- Surge of patients
- Difficulty in blood collection
Phlebotomist is DISPATCHED FROM THE LABORATORY to the other areas of the hospital.
Centralized Phlebotomy
Phlebotomist usually TAKEN FROM OTHER DEPARTMENTS OF THE HOSPITALS or hired temporarily as relievers.
Decentralized Phlebotomy
Phlebotomist are BLEND OF BOTH approaches to reduce errors in decentralized phlebotomy.
Hybrid
It response to telephone calls, handles specimen or also known as INFORMATION SECTION or the FRONT DESK
Administrative Office or Reception
COLLECTS SAMPLES FROM PATIENTS and processes samples for testing or transport
Phlebotomy Sample Collection
STUDIES THE BLOOD in normal and diseased states
Hematology
What are the sample test for Hematology?
- Complete Blood Count (CBC)
- Hemoglobin
- Hematocrit
- Platelet Count
- Body Fluid Count
STUDU OF BLOOD CLOTTING mechanisms as an aid in diagnosis or monitoring of patient therapy
Coagulation
What are the sample test for Coagulation?
- Fibrinogen Assay
- Prothrombin Time
- D-dimer
- Heparin Level
- Factor VIII
STUDY OF URINE to aid patient diagnosis to follow the course of a disease or the body’s mechanism
Urinalysis
What are the sample test for Urinalysis?
- Urinalysis
- Reducing Substance
- Urine pH
- Urine Glucose
It performs BIOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF BLOOD and BODY FLUIDS to determine the status of a patient
Chemistry
What are the sample test for Chemistry?
- Cholesterol
- Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
- Iron Studies
- Renal Panel
- Glucose
Cultures SAMPLES TO DETERMINE IF PATHOGENIC organisms are present in a sample and determines the organisms sensitivity to antibiotics.
Microbiology
What are the sample test for Microbiology?
- Blood Cultures
- Throat Cultures
- Anaerobic Cultures
- Parasite Identification
- Stool Culture
STUDIES ANTIGENS and ANTIBODIES to determine immunity to disease or presence of disease
Immunology
What are the sample test for Immunology?
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
- Rubella
- Syphilis
- Hepatitis Testing
DETERMINES COMPABILITY OF BLOOD and BLOOD PRODUCTS that are to be administered to patients.
Immunohematology (Blood Banking)
What are the sample test for Immunohematology (Blood Banking)?
- Antigens Screen
- Rh Determination
- Compatibility Test
STUDY OF DEFICIENCY related to genetic diseases
Cytogenetics
What are the sample test for Cytogenetics?
- Chromosomes Analysis
- Prenatal Chromosome Screening
Using POLYMERASE CHAIN REACTION (PCR) technologies to study the presence of various diseases or infections.
Molecular Diagnostics
What are the sample test for Molecular Diagnostics?
- HIV
- Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection
What group of test are these;
Sodium, potassium, chloride, and carbon dioxide
Electrolyte Panel (Lytes)
What group of test are these;
Cholesterol, triglyceride, high-density lipoprotein (HDL), and low-density lipoprotein (LDL)
Lipid Panel
What group of test are these;
Glucose, blood urea nitrogen (BUN), calcium, and creatinine
Renal Panel
What group of test are these;
Albumin, total protein, alkaline, phosphatase, AST, ALT, and total billiburin
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
What group of test are these;
White blood cells, red blood cells, hematocrit, and hemoglobin
Complete Blood Cell Count (CBC)
What group of test are these;
Also known as serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase (SGPT)
Hepatic Function Panel
