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Phlebotomy Terms
Phlebotomy Worktext and Procedure Manual 4th Edition: Chapter 9
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Hematoma | Red swollen area where blood collects under the skin |
| Hemoconcentration | Increase in formed elements to plasma |
| Hemolysis | Destruction of RBCs, can occur if tourniquet is tight or left on |
| Palpation | Feel |
| Petechiae | Small red spots on skin, caused by too tight tourniquet |
| Requistion | Form specifying tests to be run or samples to collect. DOB. ID. |