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Phlebotomy Terms

Phlebotomy Worktext and Procedure Manual 4th Edition: Chapter 2

TermDefinition
Anatomical and Surgical Pathology Area Analyzes the Characteristics of Cells and Tissue
Autologous Donation Storing your own Blood for Your own Procedure
Blood Bank Deals with Blood for Transfusion, Tests Blood to Determine Compatibility of Patient and Donor
Blood Type Determined by presence and type of Antigens on surface of RBCs
Centrifuge Lab device used to separate fluids, gas or liquid, based on density
Chemistry Panel Group of Chemistry Tests
Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) Where standards and guideline are set
Clinical Lab Improvement Act of 1988 (CLIA '88) Mandated regulation of all facilities that perform patient testing
Clinical Laboratory Analyzes samples at request of physician or licensed healthcare professional. Results for diagnosis, monitoring, or prognosis
Clinical Pathology Area Analyzes Blood and other Bodily Fluids
Coagulation Process of making a Blood Clot
College of American Pathologists (CAP) Inspection and Accreditation occur every 2 years. Unannounced inspection every 6 months for Accredit renewal
Complete Blood Count (CBC) Test used to evaluate overall health and detect disorders
Culture and Sensitivity (C&S) Test Test that Detects and Identifies Microorganisms and determine most effective Antibiotic Therapy
Flow Cytometry Identifies cellular markers on the surface of WBCs
Forensic Application of scientific principles and techniques to matters of criminal justice, include collection, examination, and analyses
Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) Health insurance plan that limits coverage to care from doctors who work for/contract with HMO, full service outpatient clinics
Hemolyzed Hemolysis, or breakage of RBCs, Can give Serum a pink tinge (Hemolyzed Serum)
Hemostasis Arrest of bleeding, whether by normal or coagulation means
Icteric The presence of high level of Bilirubin, ranges of dark/light yellow
Immunochemistry Tests use antibiotics to detect a range of substances in blood
Immunohematology Branch of hematology and transfusion medicine which studies antigen-antibody reactions and analogous phenomena
The Joint Commission Labs must be inspected and Accredited every 2 years
Lipemic The presence of excess fat or lipids in the blood
Molecular Diagnosis Test used to diagnose genetic disorders, analyze forensic evidence, track disease, and identify micro-biologic pathogens
Nursing Home Phlebotomist may be employed by a nursing home to obtain samples from clients for analysis by a reference lab
Physician Office Laboratory (POL) Small medical lab located within a physician office, group practice, or clinic
Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) Group of healthcare providers that provide healthcare to a specific group, often at a reduced rate
Professional Services Provide service at request of licensed practitioner who aid in the diagnosis and treatment of a patient
Reagent Test chemicals embedded in pads indicate results of test
Reference Laboratory Independent lab that analyzes samples from other healthcare facilities or from outpatient sent from a healthcare provider
Serum Separator Tube Used in medical clinical chemistry tests requiring blood serum
STAT Immediately, at once
Urgent Care Center Provide walk-in service to those who can't wait for scheduled appointment with their primary healthcare providers
Clinical Lab Specialist (CLS) Using sophisticated biomedical instrumentation and technology, as well as highly skilled manual techniques
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