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