formal request, usually from a primary care physician (PCP), for a patient to receive care from a specialist or specific medical service

the surgical opening or puncture of a vein in order to withdraw blood or introduce a fluid, or (historically) as part of the procedure of letting blood.

Leukocytes Erythrocytes Plasma Thrombocytes (Platelets)

an iron-rich protein in red blood cells that transports oxygen from the lungs to tissues and brings carbon dioxide back

a group of inherited red blood cell disorders caused by a genetic mutation (HBB gene) that makes cells hard, sticky, and "C"-shaped, causing them to clog blood vessels and die early

a cancer of the blood-forming tissues and bone marrow, causing the rapid production of abnormal, immature white blood cells

a thin, flexible tube inserted into the body to deliver fluids/medication or drain fluids

Complete Blood Count (CBC)

a fundamental, routine blood test that measures the cells circulating in the blood, including red blood cells (RBCs), white blood cells (WBCs), and platelets

Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP)

a common blood test measuring eight substances—glucose, calcium, electrolytes (sodium, potassium, carbon dioxide, chloride), and kidney function markers (BUN, creatinine)—to evaluate kidney function, fluid/electrolyte balance, and metabolism

Lipid Panel (Cholesterol Test)

Saturated Fat Unsaturated Fat Hypercholesterolemia

a waxy buildup of fat, cholesterol, calcium, and other substances inside artery walls, causing narrowing known as atherosclerosis

infectious microorganisms in human blood, such as HIV, Hepatitis B (HBV), and Hepatitis C (HCV)

Universal Precautions

nfection control practices, established by the CDC, requiring that all human blood and certain body fluids be treated as if known to be infectious for HIV, HBV, and other bloodborne pathogens, regardless of a patient's diagnosis

Veins of the Upper Limb

Brachiocephalic Vein Subclavian Vein Axillary Vein Greater Cephalic Vein Median Cubital Vein Basilic Vein

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Question	Answer
Referral	formal request, usually from a primary care physician (PCP), for a patient to receive care from a specialist or specific medical service
Phlebotomy	the surgical opening or puncture of a vein in order to withdraw blood or introduce a fluid, or (historically) as part of the procedure of letting blood.
Components of Blood	Leukocytes Erythrocytes Plasma Thrombocytes (Platelets)
Hemoglobin	an iron-rich protein in red blood cells that transports oxygen from the lungs to tissues and brings carbon dioxide back
Sickle Cell Disease	a group of inherited red blood cell disorders caused by a genetic mutation (HBB gene) that makes cells hard, sticky, and "C"-shaped, causing them to clog blood vessels and die early
Leukemia	a cancer of the blood-forming tissues and bone marrow, causing the rapid production of abnormal, immature white blood cells
Hematocrit	Anemia Polycythemia
Canula	a thin, flexible tube inserted into the body to deliver fluids/medication or drain fluids
Complete Blood Count (CBC)	a fundamental, routine blood test that measures the cells circulating in the blood, including red blood cells (RBCs), white blood cells (WBCs), and platelets
Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP)	a common blood test measuring eight substances—glucose, calcium, electrolytes (sodium, potassium, carbon dioxide, chloride), and kidney function markers (BUN, creatinine)—to evaluate kidney function, fluid/electrolyte balance, and metabolism
Lipid Panel (Cholesterol Test)	Saturated Fat Unsaturated Fat Hypercholesterolemia
Plaque (Cholesterol)	a waxy buildup of fat, cholesterol, calcium, and other substances inside artery walls, causing narrowing known as atherosclerosis
Blood-borne Pathogen	infectious microorganisms in human blood, such as HIV, Hepatitis B (HBV), and Hepatitis C (HCV)
Universal Precautions	nfection control practices, established by the CDC, requiring that all human blood and certain body fluids be treated as if known to be infectious for HIV, HBV, and other bloodborne pathogens, regardless of a patient's diagnosis
Veins of the Upper Limb	Brachiocephalic Vein Subclavian Vein Axillary Vein Greater Cephalic Vein Median Cubital Vein Basilic Vein

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