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
Blood transfusion in which the patient donates their own blood for personal use in future blood loss procedures
Autologous transfusion
These tubes are always sent to blood bank
Pink top
Most numerous cells in the blood. Their main function is to carry oxygen from the lungs to the cells blood stream
Erythrocytes (RBCs)
Formed in the bone marrow. Their main function is to fight infection and destroy pathogens
Leukocytes (WBCs)
Smallest formed cells. Essential to coagulation, first cell on the scene when an injury occurs
Thrombocytes (platelets)
Support
Protection for softer tissues
Movement and leverage
Blood cell formation in bone marrow
Mineral storage
Skeletal system
Nose
Pharynx
RBCs transport O2 and CO2 via hemoglobin
Respiratory system
Regulates water, electrolytes (homeostasis)
Eliminates urine
Maintains acid-base balance
Urinary system
Carry blood to the heart
Veins
1st choice to perform venipuncture
Median vein
2nd choice to perform venipuncture
Cephalic vein
3rd choice to perform venipuncture
Basilic vein
Carry blood away from the heart to the tissues of the body
Arteries
