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Phlebotomy 4
General Term/Def.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Battery | Unlawful touching, without consent |
| E T S *proc | Evacuated Tube System Withdrawing a predetermined amount of blood using a needle, adapter, and a color-coded vacuum-sealed tube. |
| H I P P A *orgs | Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act A federal law that protects patients' health information. |
| Negligence | Failure to provide appropriate care. |
| Professionalism | An attitude and set of personal characteristics that all healthcare professionals are expected to exhibit. |
| Venipuncture | The act of puncturing a vein with a needle. |
| Biohazard | Substances that are harmful or pose a risk through exposure. |
| C L S I *orgs | Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute A global laboratory that develops standard practices for quality patient care and safety. |
| C L I A '88 *regs | Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 Federal regulations that ensure the quality and accuracy of laboratory testing. |
| N I O S H *orgs | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health A federal agency responsible for conducting research to provide safer and healthier workplaces. |
| O S H A *orgs | Occupational Safety and Health Administration The federal agency responsible for establishing safety regulations across every workplace. |
| O P I M *chem | Other Potentially Infectious Materials Bodily fluids other than blood. |
| Percutaneous | Through the skin. |
| Q A *regs | Quality Assurance A protocol or program that establishes policies and guidelines defining safe practices and document procedures. |
| Q C *regs | Quality Control The steps or procedures performed to comply with a QA program. |
| S D S *regs | Safety Data Sheet An information sheet for each chemical, including information about exposure, storage, proper use, and disposal. |
| Lancet | A small, sharp medical device used to puncture the skin for loow-volume blood collection |
| Microcollection Tube | A small plastic tube used to collect blood as it beads on the skin |
| Microhematocrit Tube | A thing glass or plastic tube that draws blood through capillary action |
| Neonate | A newborn less then 4 weeks old |
| N B S *proc | Newborn Screening A series of tests performed on newborns to detect metabolic, genetic, and endocrine disorders |
| P O C T *proc | Point Of Care Testing Medical diagnostic testing performed at or near the patient to provide rapid results |
| Aerobic | WITH oxygen |
| `Anaerobic | WITHOUT Oxygen |
| Aliquot | To separate a portion of a larger sample for testing |
| Crossmatching | A test that determines blood compatibility between donors and recipients |
| B A C *proc | Blood Alcohol Content The amount of alcohol (ethanol) in the bloodstream |
| Centrifuge | To spin a sample to separate its components |
| C B C *proc | Complete Blood Count |
| D V T *cond | Deep Vein Thrombosis A blood clot that forms in a deep vein, often in the legs |
| Differential | A test that measures the percentage of each of the five types of white blood cells. |
| E D T A *chem | Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid An anticoagulant that prevents clotting by binding calcium |
| F U O *cond | Fever of Unknown Origin |
| Hematocrit (Hct) | The percentage of red blood cells in a blood sample |
| Hemoglobin (Hgb) | An iron-rich protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen and carbon dioxide |
| Laboratory Test Directory | A comprehensive list of lab tests and their requirements |
| Nutrient Broth | A liquid solution in blood culture bottles used to grow microorganisms |
| P S T *chem | Plasma Separator Tube A blood collection tube containing anticoagulant and gel that is used to separate plasma from cells after centrifugation |
| Potassium Oxalate | An anticoagulant, often used with sodium fluoride, that prevents blood clotting by binding calcium |
| S S T *chem | Serum Separator Tube A blood collection tube containing clot activator and gel that is used to separate serum from cells after centrifugation |
| Silica | A clot activator added to serum tubes to promote rapid clotting of blood samples |
| Sodium Citrate | An anticoagulant that prevents blood from clotting by binding calcium |
| Sodium Fluoride | An additive that preserves glucose |
| S P S *chem | Sodium Polyanethol Sulfonate An anticoagulant that preserves microorganisms and prevents clotting by binding calcium |
| S T A T *proc | To be done immediately |
| T D M *proc | Therapeutic Drug Monitoring The clinical practice of measuring specific drug levels in a patient's bloodstream at scheduled intervals to ensure an effective dose and prevent toxicity |
| Thixotropic Gel | A synthetic substance that acts as a barrier between the serum and the packed blood cells after centrifugation |
| Trace Elements | Minerals required in very small amounts to support essential biological functions |
| Blood Smear | A drop of blood smeared across a glass slide used for microscopic examination |
| Calibration | Adjusting a device to ensure accurate and reliable results based on a known standard |
| Centrifuge | A machine used to spin specimens at a high rate of speed to separate their components |
| Feathered Edge | The thin, tapered end of a blood smear where the cells are spread out in a single layer |
| Vein Viewer | A device that aids in vein location using transillumination LED technology |
| Diurnal | Something that occurs throughout the day |
| I V *proc | Intravenous The delivery of fluids or medications directly into a vein through a needle or catheter |
| Misattributed | Assigned to the wrong person or source |
| N P O *proc | Nothing by mouth |
| Peak Level | The highest concentration of a medication in the bloodstream |
| Pipette | A laboratory tool used to accurately measure and transfer small volumes of liquid |
| P O *proc | Taken by mouth |
| Pre-Analytical | Before laboratory testing |
| Q N S *chem | Quantity no sufficient |
| Trough Level | The lowest concentration of a medication in the bloodstream |
| Turbid | Cloudy, opaque, or thick in appearance, often due to suspended particles or sediment |
| Accession Number | A unique laboratory-assigned number used to identify samples received |
| Biopsy | A small tissue sample removed from a patient for examination |
| Communicable | Spread from person to person, such as a vein |
| Fomite | An inanimate object that can harbor bacteria and spread disease or infection |
| H A I *cond | Healthcare-Associated Infection An infection acquired during or soon after healthcare treatment |
| Microbe | A microscopic living organism |
| M R S A *cond | Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureas |
| Nosocomial Infection | An infection acquired in a healthcare setting |
| Parenteral | Any transmission route other than the gastrointestinal (GI) system |
| Pathogens | Harmful Microorganisms that cause disease |
| U T I *cond | Urinary Tract Infection |
| Accession | The process of receiving specimens and entering information into the LIS |
| Buccal | Relating to the cheek or mouth |
| Chain of Custody | A strict protocol for tracking forensic specimens |
| C C M S *proc | Clean Catch Midstream A urine collection method that reduces contamination by collecting midstream urine after cleansing the genital area |
| Forensic | The use of science in criminal investigations and legal proceedings, including legally sensitive testing |
| Guaiac | A chemical used to detect hidden blood in stool |
| Helicobacter Pylori (H, pylori) | A bacterial infection that affects the stomach lining |
| Postprandial | Occurring after a meal |
| Sputum | Mucus that is expelled from the lungs and lower airways |
| U A *proc | Urinalysis A test that evaluates urine for signs of disease, infection, or kidney function. |
| Viability | The ability of organisms, cells, or biological systems to remain alive and capable of functioning |
| Void | To empty the bladder of urine |
| A B G *chem | Arterial Blood Gas A test that measures oxygen, carbon dioxide, and pH levels in arterial blood |
| Autologous | Something derived from the same individual |
| Collateral Circulation | An alternate route of blood flow supplied by nearby vessels |
| Contraindication | A condition or factor that makes a treatment or procedure unsafe for a patient |
| Embolism | A clot formation that has moved through vessels |
| Modified Allen Test | A test conducted before arterial puncture to assess collateral circulation |
| O G T T *proc | A test that evaluates how the body processes glucose after the ingestion of a measured amount of sugar |
| Perfusion | Blood flow through tissues |
| P R F *chem | Platelet-Rich Fibrin A blood derived product used to promote healing and tissue regeneration |
| P R P *chem | Platelet-Rich Plasma A substance derived from a person's blood that contains concentrated platelets and growth factors that aid in healing |
| Radial Artery | A major artery in the forearm located on the thumb side of the wrist |
| Thrombus | A blood clot that can form within a vessel and block blood flow |
| Ulnar Artery | A major artery in the forearm located on the pinky side of the wrist |
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Staci Hewitt
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