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Purple Module - Hematology 2

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acid phosphatase   chemistry test used to assess an early diagnosis of prostate cancer  
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albumin test   chemistry test to assess nutritional status  
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alkaline phosphatase   chemistry test used to assess liver function & bone disorders  
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amylase   chemistry test used to assess acute pancreatitis  
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anemia   lack of circulating RBCs in the blood stream  
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arterial blood gases   test performed by a respiratory technician using an arterial puncture; used to assess the amount of O2, CO2, pH levels & O2 saturation of the blood  
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bacteremia   presence of bacteria in the blood  
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bilirubin test   chemistry test to assess liver function  
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blood culture   bacteriological test used to isolate & identify infectious pathogens  
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bone marrow aspiration   sample of bone marrow is withdrawn by the physician & examined by the lab tech for blood cell evaluation  
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cardiac profile   series of chemistry tests to evaluate enzymes produced by damaged cardiac muscle  
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centrifuge   machine which spins test tubes at high speeds, causing the heavier particles to settle to the bottom & the lighter particles to rise to the top of the solution  
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cholesterol test   chemistry test to detect the amount of lipids in the bloodstream  
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coumadin   anticoagulant medication; delays blood clotting  
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creatinine phosphokinase (CPK)   chemistry test to assess cardiac and/or liver damage  
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creatinine   chemistry test to assess kidney function  
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dicoumarol   anticoagulant medication; delays blood clotting  
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edema   tissue swelling; abnormal accumulation of fluid in the tissues  
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electrolytes   components in blood necessary for cellular activity; test to evaluate acid-base balance (renal function); includes Ca, Na, Cl, K+  
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fibrin   protein substance which forms a web-like network of protein strands that helps in clot formation  
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fibrin split products   coagulation test to measure the breakdown products of fibrin & fibrinogen  
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fibrinogen   plasma protein that is converted into fibrin during the clotting process  
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frothing   bubbles formed in a vacuum tube of blood, usually caused by improper venipuncture  
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glucose tolerance test (GTT)   chemistry test taken at specific intervals after the ingestion of 100 gm of glucose for the diagnosis of hypoglycemia or diabetes mellitus  
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hematology   study of blood & blood forming tissues  
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hemoconcentration   elevated concentration of the blood due to prolonged tourniquet application or excessive squeezing of a capillary puncture site  
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hemolysis   destruction of RBCs  
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heparin   chemical added to some vacuum tubes & capillary tubes to prevent coagulation  
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icteric   blood serum that is hemolyzed & red or orange in appearance  
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iodine   bacteriocidal solution used to prepare sites for blood culture collection  
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iron & total iron binding capacity   chemistry test to assess RBC ability to carry & bind with iron  
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iron deficiency anemia   inadequate supply of iron to form normal RBCs  
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lactic dehydrogenase (LDH)   chemistry test to assess MI, liver disease, or metastatic cancer  
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lipemia   abnormal amount of fat in the blood  
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lipemic specimen   blood serum which is cloudy in appearance; may be caused by excessive fat in the blood  
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liver profile   series of chemistry tests to assess liver function; includes SGOT, SGPT, bilirubin, & alkaline phosphatase  
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lumen   the space or opening within a vessel or tube  
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metacarpal veins   veins of the hands  
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metatarsal veins   veins of the feet  
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palpable   to have been touched  
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palpate   to feel; to examine by touch  
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patency   the state of being freely open; a vein is patent if it retains its elasticity & has no blockage from scarring or bruising  
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pernicious anemia   inadequate supply of B12 causes RBCs to be unable to carry O2  
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phlebitis   inflammation of a vein  
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polycythemia vera   condition where there are too many RBCs  
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post-prandial   pertaining to after a meal  
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prandial   pertaining to a meal  
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sclerosed   hardened  
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septicemia   toxic infection of the blood  
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SGOT   chemistry test to assess liver, heart, or skeletal muscle disease  
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SGPT   chemistry test to assess liver damage  
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sickle cell anemia   congenital anemia occurring primarily among Africans, where the RBCs have a sickle shape due to a defect in hemoglobin  
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STAT   immediately  
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syncope   fainting  
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syphilis test   serology test to detect the presence of treponema pallidum, the organism which causes syphilis. Also called RPR, STS, & VDRL  
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thrombophlebitis   inflammation of a vein with clot formation  
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thyroid studies   chemistry tests performed to evaluate the function of the thyroid gland; includes T3, T4, T7, TSH, & PBI  
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transfixion   the act of piercing through an object with a pointed weapon (transfixion of a vein)  
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triglycerides   chemistry test to measure the amount of circulating lipids in the blood  
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uric acid   chemistry test to measure uric acid in blood, a by-product of metabolism; increased in gout, uremia, & acidosis  
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