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chapter 2 key terms
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| anatomic and surgical pathology area | a medical specialty that focuses on the diagnosis of disease based on the analysis of tissues and organs |
| autologous donation | refers to the process where individuals donate their own blood for their future use |
| blood bank | a place where donated blood is stored |
| centrifuge | a machine with a rapidly rotating container that applies centrifugal force to its contents, typically to separate fluids of different densities |
| chemistry panel | a group of tests that measure various substances in your blood to assess the health of your organs and overall physical condition. |
| CLSI | CLSI is a not-for-profit organization that develops consensus-based international laboratory standards and testing guidance |
| CLIA '88 | federal regulatory standards enacted to ensure the accuracy and reliability of laboratory testing performed on human specimens |
| clinical laboratory | A clinical laboratory is a specialized medical facility where scientific tests are performed on biological samples, such as blood, urine, tissues |
| clinical pathology area | medical specialty focused on diagnosing diseases through laboratory analysis of bodily fluids and tissues |
| coagulation | Coagulation is the process by which blood changes from a liquid to a gel, forming a blood clot |
| CAP | The College of American Pathologists (CAP) is a leading organization of board-certified pathologists, founded in 1946 |
| CBC | A Complete Blood Count is a blood test that measures various components of your blood, helping to diagnose and monitor numerous health conditions. |
| C&S test | a diagnostic tool used in medicine to identify specific microorganisms, such as bacteria or fungi |
| flow cytometry | allows for the rapid analysis of multiple characteristics of cells or particles as they flow in a stream past a laser beam |
| forensic | a multidisciplinary field that applies medical expertise to legal issues, particularly in cases involving injury or death |
| HMO | is a type of health insurance plan that provides healthcare services for a monthly or annual fee |
| hemolyzed | the destruction of red blood cells |
| hemostasis | process that prevents/stops bleeding |
| icteric | related to jaundice |
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