Micro
A test with which the risk of error is low
What is a CLIA-Waived test?
This nutrient adds bulk to stool and helps you to feel full longer.
What is fiber?
This vein in the antecubital fossa is most commonly used for venipuncture.
What is the Medial Cubital Vein?
In newborns, this is the preferred location for capillary blood collection
What is the heel?
This number of times should a tube with additives be gently inverted after collection?
What is 8-10 times?
This vitamin is essential for blood clotting and is produced by bacteria in the intestines.
What is Vitamin K
This term describes the minimum energy required to maintain basic life functions.
What is Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)?
This angle is recommended when inserting the needle during venipuncture.
What is 30 degrees?
This is what the Capillary order of draw is based upon.
What is changing blood composition?
This type of error occurs before the specimen is tested in the lab.
What are preanalytical errors?
This test is used to monitor patients taking Warfarin.
What is PT/INR?
These three macronutrients provide energy to the body.
What are carbohydrates, proteins and fats?
This color topped tube containing sodium citrate is drawn second.
What is Light Blue?
With a blade style lancet, this is the direction the lancet should go in relation to the fingerprint.
What is perpendicular?
This term describes the breakdown of red blood cells that can affect test results.
What is hemolysis?
The department that reviews blood cell tests.
What is hematology?
These essential nutrients cannot be synthesized by the body and must be obtained through diet.
What are Essential Amino Acids?
This tube with a green top contains this anticoagulant.
What is Heparin?
The bone is too close to the skin.
Why don't we use the pinky finger for capillary puncture?
The typical amount of time a centrifuge runs on a single set of specimens.
What is 10-15 minutes?
Tests for active infection.
What is IgM?
These fats contribute to higher LDL levels and heart disease.
What are saturated fats and trans fats?
This can cause hemoconcentration of the specimen.
What happens if you leave the tourniquet on for more than 1 minute?
The correct location for a heel stick.
What is the medial and lateral plantar surface?
This is one way to protect a specimen from light, without a special tube.
What is aluminum foil?