Laboratory Terms

Question 1

autopsy

Answer 1

postmortem examination to determine the cause of death or obtain evidence

Question 2

biopsy

Answer 2

the removal of living tisue from the body to be viewed under the microscope

Question 3

cytopathology

Answer 3

study of (changes in) cells in disease

Question 3

hematology

Answer 3

branch of medicine that deals with diseases of the blood

Question 4

microbiology

Answer 4

study of microorganisms, such as bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites

Question 4

pathology

Answer 4

a branch of medicine dealing with the study of the causes of disease and death

Question 4

histopathology

Answer 4

study of tissue samples taken from patients

Question 5

virology

Answer 5

branch of microbiology that is concerned with viruses and viral diseases

Question 6

chemistry panel

Answer 6

series of tests performed on a blood sample that give information regarding multiple systems including the kidneys, liver and lungs; also provide glucose and protein levels

Question 7

culture and sensitivity

Answer 7

test performed on a sample to determine the presence of pathogenic bacteria. Specimen is grown, then tested for antibiotic sensitivity

Question 7

complete blood cell count with differential

Answer 7

test for basic blood screening that measures various aspects of erythrocyes, leukocyes, and thrombocytes

Question 8

genetic testing

Answer 8

examines DNA, can reveal changes in genes that my cause illness or disease

Question 9

specimen

Answer 9

sample of blood, urine, or body tissue that is taken for medical testing