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Chapter 11 Vocab Key Terms

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Definition
ACT   Activated Clotting Time - Determines how long it takes blood to clot  
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aerobic   With air  
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agglutination   Clumping together, as in the antigen-antibody reaction between RBCs of two different blood types  
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anaerobic   Without air  
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antimicrobial   An antibiotic used to kill or inhibit the growth of microorganisms  
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ARD/FAN   Antimicrobial Removal Device/Fastidious Antimicrobial Neutralization - Antibiotics are removed by these devices  
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autologous donation   Blood that is donated for one's own use  
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BAC   Blood Alcohol Content - Determines the concentration of alcohol in the blood  
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bacteremia   Bacteria in the blood  
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BNP   B-type Natriuretic Peptide - Measurement for congestive heart failure  
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chain of custody   Special strict protocol for forensic specimens that requires detailed documentation tracking the specimen from the time it is collected until the results are reported  
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Cl-   Chloride - Electrolyte responsible for maintaining cellular integrity by influencing osmotic pressure & acid-base & water balance. Needed to produce stomach acid  
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compatibility   Suitability to be mixed with favorable results, as in blood transfusions  
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CRP   C-reactive Protein - Nonspecific marker for inflammation  
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electrolytes   Minerals with an electric charge that are important to heart, nerve, & muscle function. Ex: sodium, potassium, chloride  
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ETOH   Ethanol - or blood alcohol  
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forensic   Involving the use of scientific methods in crime investigation  
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FUO   Fever of Unknown Origin  
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glycohemoglobin/HbA1c   Glucose that is chemically bound to hemoglobin A, the primary form of hemoglobin in adults. Used as an indication of glucose control over time. Also called hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) & glycated hemoglobin  
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GTT   Glucose Tolerance Test - A test used to diagnose carbohydrate metabolism problems  
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Hb/Hgb   Hemoglobin - Important test in the management of anemia  
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HCO3-   An ion that plays a role in transporting carbon dioxide (CO2) in the blood to the lungs & in regulating blood pH. HCO3- is formed in the red blood cells & plasma from CO2  
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Hct/PCV   Hematocrit/Packed Cell Volume - Test that measures the volume of RBCs in a persons blood  
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HDL   High-density Lipoprotein - Commonly called good or healthy cholesterol because it is believed to carry LDL (bas cholesterol) away from the arteries  
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hemochromatosis   A disease characterized by excess iron deposits in the tissues. Also called iron overload  
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hyperglycemia   A condition in which the level of sugar (glucose) in the blood is high, as in diabetes mellitus  
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hyperkalemia   A high concentration of potassium in the blood  
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hypernatremia   A high level of sodium in the blood  
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hypoglycemia   Condition in which the level of sugar (glucose) in the blood is low  
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hypokalemia   A low concentration of potassium in the blood  
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hyponatremia   A low level of sodium in the blood  
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hypoxemia   A low level of oxygen in the blood  
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iCa2+   Ionized Calcium - Ionized form of calcium  
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INR   International Normalized Ratio - Standardizes differences in PT results found between reagents in various manufacturers, labs, & countries  
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K+   Potassium - A mineral  
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lactose intolerance test   A test used to determine if a patient lacks the mucosal enzyme (lactase) that is necessary to convert lactose, milk sugar, into glucose & galactose  
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LDL   Low-density Lipoprotein - Commonly called "bad" or unhealthy cholesterol because it contributes to atherosclerosis  
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lipids   Fats & fat-like substances the body used for energy  
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lookback   Program that requires all components of a unit of blood to be traceable back to the donor & that also requires notification to all blood recipients when a donor for a blood product they have received has turned positive for a transmissible disease  
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lysis   Rupturing, as in the bursting of RBCs  
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Na+   Sodium - Chemical symbol for sodium  
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paternity test   Test to determine if a man is the biological father of a specific individual  
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peak level   Drug level collected when the highest serum concentration of the drug is anticipated  
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POCT   Point-of-care testing - Testing performed where the patient is located  
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polycythemia   A disorder involving overproduction of red blood cells  
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PP   Postprandial - After a meal  
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PT   Prothrombin Time - Test used to monitor warfarin therapy  
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sepsis   Life-threatening body response to a blood infection (inflammation, tissue damage, organ failure, & death)  
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septicemia   Microorganisms of their toxins in the blood  
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T-spot   A type of TB blood test called an interferon-gamma release array (IGRA) that detects TB infection by measuring individuals immune response to TB antigens. Collected in a single green-top tube  
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TB-gold   A type of TB blood test called an interferon-gamma release assay (IGRA) that detects TB infection by measuring an individuals immune response to TB antigens. Collected in four special tubes  
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TcB   Transcutaneous Bilirubin - Noninvasive way to measure bilirubin in newborns  
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TDM   Therapeutic Drug Monitoring - Involves collection of drug levels at specific times  
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therapeutic   Pertaining to treatment  
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TnT/TnI   Troponin T/Troponin I - Heart muscle proteins elevated after a heart attack. Proteins specific to heart muscle used in diagnosing a heart attack (AMI) & also to monitor the effectiveness of thrombolytic therapy  
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toxicology   The scientific study of toxins (poisons)  
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trace elements   Metals measured in small amounts that traces of them in the glass, plastic, or stopper material of evacuated tubes may leach into the specimen, causing falsely elevated test values. Ex: aluminum, arsenic, cadmium, chromium, copper  
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trough level   Drug level collected when the lowest serum concentration of the drug is expected, usually immediately prior to administration of the next schedules dose  
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