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Phlebotomy Past and Present

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Immunohematology   another name for a blood bank  
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Immunology   The study of all aspects of the immune system, including its structure and function, disorders of the immune system, blood banking, immunization, and organ  
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Microbiology   The department that analyzes body fluids and tissues for the presence of microorganisms. (cultures and sensitivity testing)  
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APC   Ambulatory patient classification  
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HIPPA   Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act - requires written consent of all electronically exchanged PHI  
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CPT   Current procedural terminology codes  
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CEU   continuing education units  
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Phlebotomy   (from the Greek words phlebo-, meaning "pertaining to a blood vessel", and -tomia, meaning "cutting of") is the process of making an incision in a vein with a needle. The procedure itself is known as a venipuncture.  
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Phlebotomist   is trained to collect blood for the diagnosis and care of patients  
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CLIA 88   the federal law that defines the responsibilities of medical laboratory personnel - regulates that all labs use the same standards  
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Proxemics   study of an individuals concept and use of space  
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Ambulatory   outpatient  
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PCP   Primary care Phycician  
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PHI   protected health information  
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Exsanguinate   to remove all blood  
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Polycythemia   a disorder involving the over production of red blood cells  
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Kinesics   the study of nonverbal communication  
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Kinesis slip   when the verbal and nonverbal messages do not match  
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Coagulation   clotting of the blood  
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POCT   Point of Care Testing (Medical testing at or near the site of patient care)  
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CBC   complete blood count  
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Hematology   the study of the physiology of the blood.  
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Secondary care   medical care that is provided by a specialist or facility upon referral by a primary care physician  
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Tertiary care   highly specialized medical care usually over an extended period of time that involves advanced and complex procedures and treatments performed by medical specialists in state-of-the-art facilities  
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ethics   moral principles that govern a person's behavior or the conducting of an activity.  
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Electrolyte testing   test that measures the levels of many substances and electrolytes in your blood  
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PBT   the initials for the title granted after succesful completion of the American Society for Clinical Pathology Phlebotomy examination are  
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Hospital   An institution that provides impatient services  
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Gerontology   The specialty that treats disorders of old age is called  
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Tecnical Supervisor   Laboratory profesionals specified by CLIA as responsible for the administration of a specific clinical area, such as chemistry.  
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