Certifications & Organizations
This organization certifies phlebotomy technicians and is abbreviated as AMT.
American Medical Technologists
2 hours after eating, this test measures blood sugar.
2 hr PPBS
OSHA is responsible for this in the workplace.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
This prefix means “without or lack of.”
A- or an-
Cardio- refers to this organ.
heart
NAACLS accredits programs for this field.
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
CMP stands for this blood test panel.
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel?
MRSA is a type of this resistant bacteria.
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
The prefix meaning “fast.”
tachy-
The suffix -ectomy means this
surgical removal
HIPAA protects this type of patient information.
Protected Health Information (PHI)
HbgA1C measures this type of hemoglobin.
glycated hemoglobin
ECP helps reduce exposure to these pathogens.
bloodborne pathogens
“Hyper-” indicates this.
above, more, or increased
Hepato- refers to this organ.
liver
PBT is a phlebotomy credential awarded by this organization.
AMT
FBS is an abbreviation for this common blood test
Fasting Blood Sugar
HEPA filters provide this type of air filtration.
High-efficiency particulate air
This prefix means “around or surrounding.”
peri-
-penia indicates this condition.
deficiency
ACA stands for this certification agency.
American Certification Agency for Healthcare Professionals
EDTA is an additive in tubes used for this test.
CBC (complete blood count)
CDC is responsible for controlling and preventing these.
Diseases or infections
“Hemi-, semi-, demi-” all mean this.
half
Phlebo- refers to this vessel.
vein