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Chapter 2: healthstr
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| anatomic and surgical pathology area | is a medical specialty focused on the diagnosis of disease through the analysis of organs, tissues, and cells |
| autologous donation | are blood donations that individuals give for their own use – for example, before a surgery. |
| blood bank | a place where supplies of blood or plasma for transfusion are stored. |
| blood type | Blood types are determined by the presence or absence of certain antigens – substances that can trigger an immune response if they are foreign to the body. |
| centifuge | a machine with a rapidly rotating container that applies centrifugal force to its contents, typically to separate fluids of different densities (e.g. cream from milk) or liquids from solid |
| chemistry panel | s a blood test that measures various substances in your blood to assess your overall health. |
| Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) | The Clinical & Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) provides standards and guidelines for medical professionals through its unique consensus process |
| Clinical Lab Improvement Act of 1988 (CLIA '88) | The Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA) regulations apply to all U.S. facilities or sites that test human specimens for health or disease assessment. |
| clinical laboratory | A clinical laboratory is defined as a facility that conducts various tests and analyses on patient samples to support clinical diagnosis and patient care, ensuring accuracy and reliability |
| clinical pathology area | is a medical specialty that is concerned with the diagnosis of disease based on the laboratory analysis of bodily fluids, |
| coagulation | clotting of the blood |
| College of American Pathologists (CAP) | is a member-based physician organization founded in 1946, comprising approximately 18,000 board-certified pathologists |
| complete blood count (CBC) | blood test that measures RBCS, WBCS, and platelets |
| culture and sensitivity (C&S) test | is a critical diagnostic tool that helps healthcare providers identify the cause of an infection and determine the most effective treatment. |
| flow cytometry | is a technique used to detect and measure the physical and chemical characteristics of a population of cells or particles. |
| forensic | relating to or denoting the application of scientific methods and techniques to the investigation of crime: |
| health maintenance organization (HMO) | is a type of health insurance plan that provides healthcare services for a fixed monthly or annual fee, emphasizing cost control and preventive care. |
| hemolyzed | break down of red blood cells |
| hemostasis | stopping bleeding and restoring blood circulation |
| icteric | high amt of bilirubin in blood stream, jaundice |
| immunochemistry | the branch of biochemistry concerned with immune responses and systems. |
| immunohematology | a branch of immunology that deals with the immunologic properties of blood |
| The Joint Commission | is a United States-based nonprofit tax-exempt 501(c) organization that accredits more than 22,000 US health care organizations and programs. |
| lipemic | fatty |
| molecular diagnostics | is a collection of techniques used to analyze biological markers in the genome and proteome, and how their cells express their genes as proteins |
| nursing home | a small private institution providing residential accommodation with healthcare, especially for elderly people. |
| physician's office laboratory (POL) | is a designated area within a physician's office where qualified personnel perform laboratory procedures and tests. This setup allows for immediate diagnostic results, enhancing patient care and treatment efficiency. |
| preferred provider organization (PPO) | is a health insurance plan offering flexibility in choosing healthcare providers. |
| professional services | are occupations in the service sector requiring special training in liberal arts and pure sciences education or professional development education |
| reagent | substance added to cause chemical reaction |
| reference laboratory | are independent facilities that specialize in diagnostic testing services |
| serum seperator tube | s a test tube used in clinical chemistry tests requiring blood serum. |
| stat | immediately |
| urgent care center | provides medical care to minor illnesses and injuries |
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