what does that stand for
STAT
right now -emergent
myalgia
muscle pain
CSF
Cerebrial spinal fluid
bevel
the point of the needle cut at a slant for easy skin entry
EDTA
lavender
NPO
Nothing by mouth
phlebitis
inflammation of a vein
HGB
hemoglobin
shaft
the long cylindrical piece of the needle
sodium citraite
LT BLUE
FUO
Fever of unknown origin
hemolysis
destruction of red blood cells
INR
International normalized ration
guage
is indicated by the diameter of the lumen
Lithium/sodium heparin
mint green -green
QNS
quantity insufficient
homeostasis
the steady state , Balance
CRP
C reactive peptide
hub
the end piece of the needle that attaches to the blood collection device.
gel seperator
gold, tiger top
OGTT
oral glucose tolerance test
hematoma
swelling mass, of blood , Brusing
CBC
complet blood count
SESIP
sharps with engineered sharps injury prevention device
sodium fluoride
grey