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Chapter 1 rev
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| anatomic and surgical | refers to the crucial link between understanding the body's structure |
| pathology area | a medical field focused on diagnosing diseases by studying tissues, organs, cells, and bodily fluids |
| autologous donation | when you donate your own blood for a future transfusion |
| blood bank | A blood bank is a facility that collects, tests, processes, stores, and distributes donated blood and its components (like red cells, plasma, platelets) |
| blood type | refers to the specific proteins (antigens) on your red blood cells, classified mainly by the ABO system |
| centrifuge | a lab or industrial device that spins samples at high speeds to separate components by density |
| chemistry panel | a common blood test that checks key substances like electrolytes, |
| CLSI | develops consensus-based standards and guidelines to improve the quality, safety, and efficiency of medical laboratory testing worldwide |
| CLIA ('88) | the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988, a U.S. law ensuring quality and accuracy in all U.S. labs |
| Clinical lab | a healthcare facility where tests are performed on patient samples (blood, tissue, fluids) to help doctors diagnose, treat, and prevent diseases |
| Clinical pathology area | diagnoses diseases by analyzing body fluids (blood, urine, |
| coagulation | the action or process of a liquid, especially blood, changing to a solid or semi-solid state. |
| college of american | is a broad term for higher education, often meaning any post-high school institution granting degrees |
| pathologist | a medical doctor (MD or DO) who diagnoses diseases by examining tissues, cells, and body fluids |
| Complete blood count | is a common blood test that checks your overall health by measuring the types and amounts of cells in your blood |
| Culture and sensitivity | a medical lab test identifying germs and the best drugs to kill them |
| flow chemistry | is a modern synthetic method where reactants are continuously pumped through tubes or channels |
| forensic | relating to or denoting the application of scientific methods and techniques to the investigation of crime. |
| health maintenance org. | A Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) is a type of health insurance plan focused on preventive care |
| Hemolyzed | red blood cells have broken open (hemolysis), releasing their contents |
| hemolyzed | red blood cells have broken open (hemolysis), releasing their contents |
| hemostasis | the body's crucial process of stopping bleeding after a blood vessel injury |
| icteric | refers to the yellowing of skin, eyes, and bodily fluids (like plasma) due to high bilirubin levels |
| immunochemistry | studies the immune system's components (like antigens and antibodies) |
| immunohematology | is a crucial lab medicine field studying blood group antigens and antibodies, |
| the joint commission | The Joint Commission is a United States-based nonprofit tax-exempt 501 organization that accredits more than 22,000 US health care organizations |
| lipemic | blood (serum/plasma) that appears milky or cloudy due to an excess of fats (lipids/triglycerides) |
| molecular diagnostics | analyzes DNA, RNA, and proteins to detect diseases, guide treatment, and predict risk by |
| nursing home | a residential facility providing 24/7 medical care and personal assistance for individuals needing high-level support due to illness, |
| physician's office lab (POL) | a lab within a doctor's office or clinic that performs tests on patient samples (blood, urine, etc.) for quicker diagnoses |
| perferred provider org. | A Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) is a popular type of health insurance plan offering flexibility to see any doctor or specialist |
| Professional services reagent | specialized chemical manufacturing, blending, packing, and distribution |
| reference lab | a specialized testing facility that performs complex or esoteric diagnostic tests not available at standard clinical labs |
| serum separator tube | a blood collection tube containing a polymer gel and clot activator that separates blood into clear serum and a cellular clot after centrifugation |
| urgent care center | a walk-in clinic for immediate, non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries that need prompt attention |
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James.curtis