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Chapter 1
Phlebotomy Past and Present
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Immunohematology | another name for a blood bank |
| Immunology | The study of all aspects of the immune system, including its structure and function, disorders of the immune system, blood banking, immunization, and organ |
| Microbiology | The department that analyzes body fluids and tissues for the presence of microorganisms. (cultures and sensitivity testing) |
| APC | Ambulatory patient classification |
| HIPPA | Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act - requires written consent of all electronically exchanged PHI |
| CPT | Current procedural terminology codes |
| CEU | continuing education units |
| Phlebotomy | (from the Greek words phlebo-, meaning "pertaining to a blood vessel", and -tomia, meaning "cutting of") is the process of making an incision in a vein with a needle. The procedure itself is known as a venipuncture. |
| Phlebotomist | is trained to collect blood for the diagnosis and care of patients |
| CLIA 88 | the federal law that defines the responsibilities of medical laboratory personnel - regulates that all labs use the same standards |
| Proxemics | study of an individuals concept and use of space |
| Ambulatory | outpatient |
| PCP | Primary care Phycician |
| PHI | protected health information |
| Exsanguinate | to remove all blood |
| Polycythemia | a disorder involving the over production of red blood cells |
| Kinesics | the study of nonverbal communication |
| Kinesis slip | when the verbal and nonverbal messages do not match |
| Coagulation | clotting of the blood |
| POCT | Point of Care Testing (Medical testing at or near the site of patient care) |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| Hematology | the study of the physiology of the blood. |
| Secondary care | medical care that is provided by a specialist or facility upon referral by a primary care physician |
| Tertiary care | highly specialized medical care usually over an extended period of time that involves advanced and complex procedures and treatments performed by medical specialists in state-of-the-art facilities |
| ethics | moral principles that govern a person's behavior or the conducting of an activity. |
| Electrolyte testing | test that measures the levels of many substances and electrolytes in your blood |
| PBT | the initials for the title granted after succesful completion of the American Society for Clinical Pathology Phlebotomy examination are |
| Hospital | An institution that provides impatient services |
| Gerontology | The specialty that treats disorders of old age is called |
| Tecnical Supervisor | Laboratory profesionals specified by CLIA as responsible for the administration of a specific clinical area, such as chemistry. |
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