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Introduction to the clinical laboratory-Devon
Question | Answer |
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automated method | a method of laboratory testing in which the series of steps in the test method is perforemed with an automated analyzer |
fasting | astaining from food or fluids (except water) for a apecified amount of time before the collection of a specimen |
homeostasis | the state in which the body systems are funtioning normally, and the internal environment of the body is in equilibrium; the body is in a haelthy state |
in vivo | occuring in the living bosy or organism |
laboratory test | the clinical analysis and the stusy of materials, fluids, or tissue obtained from patients to assist in diagnosis and treatment of disease. |
manual mehtod | a method of laboratory testing in which the series of steps in the test method is performed by hand |
plasma | the liquid part of the blood consisting of a clear, yellowish fluid that comprises approximately 55% of the total blood volume |
profile | numerus laboratory test providing related or complementary information used to determine the health status of a patient |
quality control | the application of methods to ensure that tests results are reliable and valid and that errors are detected and eliminated |
routine test | a laboratory test perfomed rountinly on apperently healthy patinets to assist in the |