Medical Terms - Med. Lab Assistant

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additive

Answer 1

chemical added to evacuated tubes

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aerobic bacteria

Answer 2

bacteria that needs oxygen

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agglutination

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sticking together

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albumin

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main protein in blood plasma

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aliquot

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portion of a sample

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ancillary blood glucose test

Answer 6

test to determine blood glucose level (by dermal puncture) at bedside

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anticoagulant

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additive that prevents blood clotting

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antiseptic

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substance that prevents infection

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bacteriostatic

Answer 9

agent that prevents growth of bacteria

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basilic vein

Answer 10

prominent vein in the antecubital fossa, usually 3rd choice

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calcaneus

Answer 11

heel bone

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cephalic vein

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prominent vein of the antecubital fossa, usually 2nd choice

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coagulation

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clotting

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culture and sensitivity test

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test to detect and identify microorganisms and to determine the most effective antibiotic therapy

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disinfectant

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cleans nonliving surfaces

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embolism

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block in a blood vessel

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erythrocyte

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red blood cell

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fasting specimen

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specimen drawn after a 12 hour complete fast

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fibrin

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fibrous plasma protein that forms clots

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hematoma

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reddened, swollen area in which blood collects under the skin

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hemoconcentration

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increase in the ratio of formed elements (red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets) to plasma,
most often caused by leaving the tourniquet on too long

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hemolysis

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destruction of red blood cells

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iatrogenic anemia

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anemia caused by excessive blood draws

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median antecubital vein

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prominent vein in the antecubital fossa, usually 1st choice

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occluded

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blocked or obstructed

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palpation

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feeling

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peak level

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highest serum level of a drug

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phlebotomy

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practice of drawing blood

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plasma

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fluid portion of the blood

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polymer gel

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synthetic additive used to separate cells from plasma during centrifugation

Also known as thixotropic gel.

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reagent

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test chemical

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serum

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plasma without a clotting factor

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sharps

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needles, lancets, broken glass and other sharp items

(pokey things)

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short turnaround time (STAT)

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requisition requiring immediate attention and processing

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therapeutic phlebotomy

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removal of blood from a patient’s system as part of the treatment for a disorder

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tourniquet

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material used to reduce circulation and increase visual of veins

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trough level

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lowest serum level of a drug

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vein

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vessel carrying blood vessels

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venous thrombosis

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blood clot within a vein

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venule

Answer 40

small vein

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whole blood

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blood before it is separated