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PHLEB Terms Quiz 1
Abbrev./Terms Ab-CPR
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Ab | Antigen |
| ABG's (Special Syringe) | Arterial Blood Gases |
| ABO | Blood Groups (A,B,O, AB) |
| ACD | Acid Citrate Dextrose |
| ACT | Activated Clotting Time |
| ACTH (Chemistry Gold) | |
| ADH (Chemistry Gold) | Anti-Diuretic Hormone |
| AFB (Micro sputum culture) | Acid-fast Bacilli (Tuberculosis) |
| Ag | Antigen |
| AIDS | Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome |
| ALP (Chemistry Gold) | Alkaline Phosphate |
| AST (SGPT) (Chemistry Gold) | Alanine Aminotransferase |
| ANA (Serology Red) | Antinuclear Antibody |
| aPTT (PTT) (Coagulation Light Blue) | Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time |
| ARD | Antimicrobial Removal Device |
| ASO (Serology Red) | |
| AST (SGOT) (Chemistry Gold) | Aspartate Aminotransferase |
| BP | Blood Pressure |
| BSI | Body Substance Isolation |
| BT (Coagulation) | Bleeding Time |
| BUN (Chemistry Gold) | Blood Urea Nitrogen |
| Bx (Histology) | Biopsy |
| C & S (Microbiology) | Culture & Sensitivity |
| Ca (Chemistry Gold) | Calcium |
| CAP | College of American Pathologists |
| CAT (CT) scan | Computerized Axial Tomography |
| CBC | Complete Blood Count |
| cc | Cubic Centimeter |
| CCU | Cardiac Care Unit |
| CDC | Centers for Disease Control & Prevention |
| CEA (Chemistry Gold) | Carcinoembryonic Antigen |
| CEU | Continuing Education Unit |
| CK (CPK) (Chemistry Gold) | Creatine Kinase |
| CK-BB, MB and MM (Chemistry Gold) | Creatine Kinase Isoenzymes |
| Cl (Chemistry Light Green) | Chlorine |
| CLIA '88 | Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act of '88 |
| CLS (MT) | Certified Laboratory Scientist (Medical Technologist) |
| CLT (MLT) | Certified Laboratory Technician (Medical Laboratory Technician) |
| cm | centimeter |
| CNA | Certified Nursing Assistant |
| CO2 | Carbon Dioxide |
| COLA | Commission of Office Laboratory Accreditation |
| CPR | Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation |