Easy Lab
Tool used to view cells
What is a microscope?
Cells that carry oxygen
What are red blood cells
Tool used to grow bacteria
What is a petri dish
Measures blood sugar
What is glucose
This container is used to safely dispose of needles and other sharp objects
What is a sharps container
Tube used to collect blood
What is a vacutainer?
Test that measures % of RBCs in blood
What is hematocrit
Purple bacteria after staining are called this
What are Gram-positive
Organ that regulates creatinine
What is the kidney
This piece of PPE protects your eyes from splashes and spills.
What are safety goggles
Spinning device that separates blood components
What is a centrifuge?
Cells involved in clotting
What are platelets
Process of identifying bacteria using stains
What is a blood culture
Test measuring long-term glucose control
What is HbA1c
This document explains how to safely handle hazardous chemicals in the lab
What is a SDS (Safety Data Sheet)
Liquid part of blood after clotting
What is serum?
Low hemoglobin condition
What is anemia
Growth of microbes in blood sample
What is a blood culture
High levels indicate liver damage
What are AST/ALT
This protective coat is worn over clothing to protect against spills and contamination in the lab.
What is a lab coat
This piece of equipment is used to accurately measure liquid volumes and is often marked with milliliters.
graduated cylinder
Stain used for blood smears
What is Wright-Giemsa stain
Organism that requires no oxygen
What is an anaerobe
Electrolyte important for heart rhythm
What is potassium
You should never do this in the lab because it can lead to contamination or ingestion of hazardous substances.
What is eating or drinking