Tubes
vacuum
what is the smallest living unit in the body
cells
what does the term Phlebotomy actually mean?
Incision of a vein
what anticoagulant is used in hematology studies
EDTA
what is the most commonly used antiseptic for routine blood draws
Alcohol
What color tube(s) may be used to obtain a serum for lab testing
red, gold, tiger (speckled)
what organ pushes blood through the circulatory system
What is the term for invasion and growth of a disease-causing microorganism in the human body?
Infection
What should you do if you are stuck with a used needle?
washing hands immediately
then notice supervisor.
what is the order of draw
Blood cultures
Blue
Red
Gold
Green
Purple
Pink
Grey
what is a group of organs functioning together called
Icteric
Which of the following hematology tests measures the blood’s capacity to carry oxygen?
hemoglobin
what is informed consent?
a patient must be informed of all intended treatments and risks before the treatment is performed.
what is the difference between serum and plasma?
Serum is the liquid that remains after the blood has clotted. Plasma is the liquid that remains when clotting is prevented with the addition of an anticoagulant.
What is the function of a platelet
active clotting
What is the term for an object that is contaminated by bacteria
Fomite
what department performs PT test
coagulation
what are the small red spots on the skin that are caused by tightly tied tourniquet
Petechiae
EDTA works by binding which substance needed for blood clotting
CA
Sphygmomanometer
what is the term for blood donated by a patient for his or her own use during planned surgical operations?
Autologous donation
sodium, potassium and chloride are all of part of what test?
electrolytes (will accept BMP or CMP as well)
What is the preferred collection site for laboratory testing of a patient at high risk for venous thrombosis?
Dermal puncture