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Phlebotomy Chapter11

Chapter 11 Vocab Key Terms

TermDefinition
ACT Activated Clotting Time - Determines how long it takes blood to clot
aerobic With air
agglutination Clumping together, as in the antigen-antibody reaction between RBCs of two different blood types
anaerobic Without air
antimicrobial An antibiotic used to kill or inhibit the growth of microorganisms
ARD/FAN Antimicrobial Removal Device/Fastidious Antimicrobial Neutralization - Antibiotics are removed by these devices
autologous donation Blood that is donated for one's own use
BAC Blood Alcohol Content - Determines the concentration of alcohol in the blood
bacteremia Bacteria in the blood
BNP B-type Natriuretic Peptide - Measurement for congestive heart failure
chain of custody Special strict protocol for forensic specimens that requires detailed documentation tracking the specimen from the time it is collected until the results are reported
Cl- Chloride - Electrolyte responsible for maintaining cellular integrity by influencing osmotic pressure & acid-base & water balance. Needed to produce stomach acid
compatibility Suitability to be mixed with favorable results, as in blood transfusions
CRP C-reactive Protein - Nonspecific marker for inflammation
electrolytes Minerals with an electric charge that are important to heart, nerve, & muscle function. Ex: sodium, potassium, chloride
ETOH Ethanol - or blood alcohol
forensic Involving the use of scientific methods in crime investigation
FUO Fever of Unknown Origin
glycohemoglobin/HbA1c Glucose that is chemically bound to hemoglobin A, the primary form of hemoglobin in adults. Used as an indication of glucose control over time. Also called hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) & glycated hemoglobin
GTT Glucose Tolerance Test - A test used to diagnose carbohydrate metabolism problems
Hb/Hgb Hemoglobin - Important test in the management of anemia
HCO3- An ion that plays a role in transporting carbon dioxide (CO2) in the blood to the lungs & in regulating blood pH. HCO3- is formed in the red blood cells & plasma from CO2
Hct/PCV Hematocrit/Packed Cell Volume - Test that measures the volume of RBCs in a persons blood
HDL High-density Lipoprotein - Commonly called good or healthy cholesterol because it is believed to carry LDL (bas cholesterol) away from the arteries
hemochromatosis A disease characterized by excess iron deposits in the tissues. Also called iron overload
hyperglycemia A condition in which the level of sugar (glucose) in the blood is high, as in diabetes mellitus
hyperkalemia A high concentration of potassium in the blood
hypernatremia A high level of sodium in the blood
hypoglycemia Condition in which the level of sugar (glucose) in the blood is low
hypokalemia A low concentration of potassium in the blood
hyponatremia A low level of sodium in the blood
hypoxemia A low level of oxygen in the blood
iCa2+ Ionized Calcium - Ionized form of calcium
INR International Normalized Ratio - Standardizes differences in PT results found between reagents in various manufacturers, labs, & countries
K+ Potassium - A mineral
lactose intolerance test A test used to determine if a patient lacks the mucosal enzyme (lactase) that is necessary to convert lactose, milk sugar, into glucose & galactose
LDL Low-density Lipoprotein - Commonly called "bad" or unhealthy cholesterol because it contributes to atherosclerosis
lipids Fats & fat-like substances the body used for energy
lookback Program that requires all components of a unit of blood to be traceable back to the donor & that also requires notification to all blood recipients when a donor for a blood product they have received has turned positive for a transmissible disease
lysis Rupturing, as in the bursting of RBCs
Na+ Sodium - Chemical symbol for sodium
paternity test Test to determine if a man is the biological father of a specific individual
peak level Drug level collected when the highest serum concentration of the drug is anticipated
POCT Point-of-care testing - Testing performed where the patient is located
polycythemia A disorder involving overproduction of red blood cells
PP Postprandial - After a meal
PT Prothrombin Time - Test used to monitor warfarin therapy
sepsis Life-threatening body response to a blood infection (inflammation, tissue damage, organ failure, & death)
septicemia Microorganisms of their toxins in the blood
T-spot A type of TB blood test called an interferon-gamma release array (IGRA) that detects TB infection by measuring individuals immune response to TB antigens. Collected in a single green-top tube
TB-gold A type of TB blood test called an interferon-gamma release assay (IGRA) that detects TB infection by measuring an individuals immune response to TB antigens. Collected in four special tubes
TcB Transcutaneous Bilirubin - Noninvasive way to measure bilirubin in newborns
TDM Therapeutic Drug Monitoring - Involves collection of drug levels at specific times
therapeutic Pertaining to treatment
TnT/TnI Troponin T/Troponin I - Heart muscle proteins elevated after a heart attack. Proteins specific to heart muscle used in diagnosing a heart attack (AMI) & also to monitor the effectiveness of thrombolytic therapy
toxicology The scientific study of toxins (poisons)
trace elements Metals measured in small amounts that traces of them in the glass, plastic, or stopper material of evacuated tubes may leach into the specimen, causing falsely elevated test values. Ex: aluminum, arsenic, cadmium, chromium, copper
trough level Drug level collected when the lowest serum concentration of the drug is expected, usually immediately prior to administration of the next schedules dose
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