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Terms to Know
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Phlebotomy | To cut a vein |
| Venipuncture | Insert a needle into a vein |
| Capillary puncture | Finger prick |
| Dermal puncture | heel stick |
| Nosocomial infection | Infection acquired in a healthcare setting |
| Cytology | The study of cells |
| histology | The study of tissues |
| chemistry | Measure of the level of substances in the blood |
| Reference range | Where the range should be |
| hematology | The study of blood and blood forming tissues |
| Immunology and Serology | The study of body resistance to disease and fighting against microorganisms |
| toxicology | The study of detection of adverse effects and chemicals |
| Common draw site | antecubital fossa |
| Three common veins | Median cubital Basilica cephalic |
| Standard Precautions | Treat everyone as if they are infected |
| What is the duty of a phlebotomist? | To collect blood |