Question | Answer |
hematology section | studies the formed (cellular) elements of the blood |
anemia | deficiency of RBCs |
anticoagulant | substance that prevents the blood from clotting |
hemolysis | destruction of RBCs |
hemostasis | stoppage of blood flow from a damaged blood vessel |
leukemia | malignant overproduction of WBCs |
plasma | liquid portion of blood |
serum | clear yellow fluid that remains after the clotted blood has been centrifuged and separated |
chemistry section | divided into general and automated chemistry, electrophoresis, toxicology and immunochemistry |
centrifuge | instrument that spins test tubes at high speeds to separate cellular and portions of blood |
electrolyte | ions in the blood |
electrophoresis | method of separation be electrical charge |
enzyme | protein capable of producing a chemical reaction with a specific substance (substrate) |
icteric | appearing yellow |
immunochemistry | chemical analysis performed using antigens and antibodies |
isoenzyme | specific form of enzyme |
lipemic | pertaining to the turbidity of lipids |
toxicology | study of poisons |
blood bank section | blood is collected, stored and prepared for transfusions |
antibody | protein produced by exposure to antigen |
antigen | substance that stimulates the formation of antibodies |
blood group | classification based on the presence or absence of A or B antigens on the RBCs |
compatibility (crossmatch) | procedure that matches patient and donor blood before a transfusion |
cryoprecipitate | component of fresh plasma that contains clotting factors |
fresh frozen plasma | plasma collected from a unit of blood and immediately frozen |
immunohematology | the study of blood cell antigens and their anitbodies and their antibodies |
packed cells | blood from which the plasma has been removed |
unit of blood | 405-409 mL of blood collected from a donor for a transfusion |
serology (immunology) section | performs tests to evaluate the body's immune response; the production of antibodies and cellular activation |
autoimmunity | conditon in which a person produces antibodies that react wiht the person's own antigens |
immunoglobulin | another name for antibody |
immunology | the study of the immune system |
serology | the study of serum |
microbiology section | responsible for the identification of pathogenic microorganisms and the hospital infection control |
bacteria | one cell microorganisms |
bacteriology | the study of bacteria |
culture and sensitivity | microbiology test to identify microorganisms and determine antibiotic susceptibility |
gram stain | stain used to classify bacteria |
microbiology | the study of microorganisms |
microorganism | one cell organism such as bacterium or virus |
mycology | study of fungi |
parasitology | study of parasites |
virology | study of viruses |
urinalysis section | routine screening procedure to detect disorders and infections of the kidney and detect metabolic disorder such as diabetes mellitus liver disease |
cast | protein structure formed in the tubules of the kidney |
first morning specimen | the first voided urine specimen collected immediately upon rising; recommended screening specimen |
glycosuria | glucose in the urine |
hematuria (hemoglobinuria) | blood or hemoglobin in th urine |
ketonuria | ketones in the urine |
proteinuria | protein in the urine |
reagent strip (dipstick) | chemical impregnated plastic strip used for analysis of the urine |
urinalysis | physical, chemical, and microscopic analysis fo urine |
anticoagulant tube | lavendar top |
edta | ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid |
light blue | coagulant tube |