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kinn's Chapter 51

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aliquot   A portion of a well-mixed sample removed for testing.  
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analyte   The substance or chemical being analyzed or detected in a specimen.  
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anticoagulants   Chemicals added to a blood sample after collection to prevent clotting.  
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caustic   Capable of burning, corroding, or damaging tissue by chemical action.  
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cytology   The study of cells using microscopic methods.  
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diluent   A liquid used to dilute a specimen or reagent.  
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exudates   Fluids with a high concentration of protein and cellular debris that have escaped from the blood vessels and have been deposited in tissues or on tissue surfaces.  
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hemolyzed   A term used to describe a blood sample in which the red blood cells have ruptured.  
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preservatives   Substances added to a specimen to prevent deterioration of cells or chemicals.  
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referral laboratory   A private or hospital-based laboratory that performs a wide variety of tests, many of them specialized.  
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specimen   A sample of body fluid, waste product, or tissue that is collected for analysis.  
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