Module 1 Flashcards
Pheblo means
Veins
Tomy means
Incision
Disease involving the overproduction of red blood cells
Polycythemia
This department performs laboratory test that identify diseases associated with blood and blood forming tissues. CBC is the most common test
Hematology department
Hematology only accepts what tubes?
Lavender
This department studies the ability of blood to form and dissolve clots. Prothrombin time is a common test
Coagulation department
Coagulation department accepts what tube?
Light blue
This department performs the majority of laboratory tests. Most common specimen is serum
Chemistry department
Chemistry department accepts what tubes?
SST and red tops
This department analyzes body fluids and tissues for the presence of microorganisms (pathogens that cause disease)
Microbiology department
This department analyzes urine manually or using automated instruments
Urinalysis department
Urine specimen collected any time
Random
Urine specimen is usually collected immediately upon awakening in the morning after approx. 8 hours of sleep
First morning
Collected to check urine, collection of all urine during a 24 hour period is critical. Keep refrigerated or chilled
24 hour urine
Urine is collected when the patient sanitizes the urethra with a wipe
Clean catch
