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Phlebotomy Terms

Phlebotomy Worktext and Procedure Manual 4th Edition: Chapter 8

TermDefinition
Additives Chemicals designed to promote or prevent certain changes in the blood samples.
Antiseptic Agent used to clean living tissue.
Bacteriostatic Inhibits growth or reproduction of bacteria, but doesn't kill them.
Butterfly Used for venipuncture on small or fragile veins.
Clot Activators Promotes coagulation.
Disinfectant Agent used to clean surfaces other than living tissue.
Gauge Describes diameter of needle's lumen.
Glycolysis Cellular reaction used to harvest energy from glucose.
Inpatients Have been admitted into the hospital.
Luer Adapter Device that connects the syringe to the needle tightly.
Lumen Hollow tube within the shaft.
Multisample Needle Has retractable rubber sleeve that covers the second tip when not inserted into a tube.
Needle Adapter Translucent plastic cylinder that connects the needle to the tube.
Order of Draw Yellow, Light Blue, Red, Gold, Green, Lavender, Gray
Outpatients Usually come to you at phlebotomy station in clinic or hospital.
Polymer Gel An inert, synthetic substance with density that is between cells, blood serum or serum, forms barrier between the two layers.
Thixotropic Gel Polymer Gel
Tourniquet Prevents venous flow out of the arm.
Tube Advancement Mark Shows how far the tube can be pushed in without losing vacuum.
Tube Holder Needle Adapter
Whole Blood Blood collected and mixed with anticoagulant so it wont clot.
Winged Infusion Set Butterfly
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