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MLT 2.1 HematologyTerms and definitions 07010

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Hematology Term
Definition
Hematology   show
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Universal Precautions (Standard)   show
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show pathogenic microorganisms that are present in human blood and can cause disease in humans. These pathogens include, but are not limited to, hepatitis B virus (HBV) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).  
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Venipuncture   show
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show A cell that contains hemoglobin and can carry oxygen to the body. Also called a red blood cell (RBC)  
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show A cell that lacks hemoglobin, has a nucleus, is capable of motility, and defends the body against infection and disease by ingesting foreign materials and cellular debris, by destroying infectious agents or by producing antibodies  
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show A platelet. Crucial to normal blood clotting  
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Plasma   show
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Serum   show
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Fibrinogen   show
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Anti-coagulant   show
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show Alteration or destruction of RBC's  
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Hemoconcentration   show
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Hematoma   show
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Immunocompromised   show
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show a blood test that gives information about the number and shape of blood cells.  
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show Stain that produces many colors when seen under a microscope  
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show Ingestion and digestion of solid substances  
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Colony Stimulating Factor   show
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Antibody   show
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show Foreign matter that enters body  
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Hematopoiesis   show
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Lysosomes   show
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Ribosomes   show
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Granulocytes   show
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show Cells that give rise to other cells  
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show 1. HIV; 2. HBV; 3. Other blood borne pathogens  
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The single most important source of infection   show
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Universal presautions protects:   show
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The single most important step to prevent the spread of disease   show
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The study of blood   show
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total adult volume of blood   show
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show 1. Formed elements; 2. Fluid protein  
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show 1. Erythrocytes- contain Hgb; 2. Leukocyte- Defend agains tviral and bacterial infections; 3. Thrombocyte- function in blood clot formation  
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Fluid portion of blood   show
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show Prevent blood from clotting; Binds or inactivates coagulation factors  
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Lavender/Purple Top   show
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show Preserves blood morphology; Choice fro routine hematology; Amount of EDTA is important  
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show Shrinkage of RBC's; Decreased hematocrit; Decreased ESR; Degenerated WBC; Increase MCHC; Platelet swell and break up causing an increased count  
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show 2 Hours; After 6 hours RBC's swell and WBC's show vacuolization and pyknotic nucleus (dark RBC nucleus)  
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show Containd Sodium CItrate 9:1; Choice for caogulation studies; Maintains stability of the coagulation factors ( Factor V- Proaccelerin, Factor VIII- Antihemophilic A)  
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Blue Top   show
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Blue top   show
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show Adjust amount of anticaogulant on patients with HCT above 55% ( high HCT means less plasma, less plasma needs less anticoagulant); citrate= (100 -HCT/595 -HCT) x amt of blood  
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Green Top   show
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Gray Top   show
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show Contains no anticaogulant; Used for most chemistry tests  
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Tiger Top   show
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show 1. Sterile specimens, 2. Non- anticoagulated tubes ( red, Tiger), 3. Blue top, 4. Green top, 5. Purplr top, 6. Gray top  
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2 methods of venipuncture   show
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show 1. Median Cubital- generally anchored, doesn't roll, most prefered site; 2. Basilic Vein- Lacated at inner portion of arm, tends to roll; 3. Cephalic Vein- located on outer portion of arm, skin tends to be a little tougher  
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show 1..Veins of the forearm, 2. Hands, 3. Outside the wrist  
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Vacutainer method- sites and veins to avoid   show
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show Small fragile veins, Veins that collasp easily, Veins than can not withstand pressure of vacutainer tubes, Collection of blood culture and blood specimens  
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show Vacutainer Method- use multi sample needle (normal size vein, veins with good integrity); Syringe method- use 21-23 gauge needle and 10-20 cc syringe (large syringe creates more vacuum  
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Capillary collection- aka "micro sampling"   show
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Capillary puncture sites   show
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show Strict, Enteric, Wound, Respiratory, Protective  
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Strict Isolation   show
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Enteric Isolation   show
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Respiratory Isolation   show
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Protective Isolation   show
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show Used in open lesions and skin infections  
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Peripheral Smear (purpose)   show
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show Feathered edge with rainbow appearance, Free of holes, ridges, and waves  
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Staining blood smear   show
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Methylene Blue   show
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show Stains the basic components of the cell orange or red; Called "Acidic Dye"  
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Principle of Wright Stain   show
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show RBC's-pink; Reticulocytes- Pinkish gray; Nucleus in lymphocytes and neutrophils- Dark purple; Eosinophils- bright orange granules; Basophils- dark blue-black granules; Monocyte cytoplasm- blue-gray; Neutrophil cytoplasm- light pink  
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