Vocab
Aliquot
What is a specific portion of the specimen designated for testing, used commonly when several tests are required from one specimen
Why empathy important
What is it allows for understanding by identifying with the feelings or thoughts of a patient
Majority of specimens are kept at what temp
What is Room temp (25 C, 77 F)
Hemolysis
What is damage to the red blood cells which result in the leakage of hemoglobin into the fluid part of the specimen
Read back
Relaying test results verbally (typically over the phone)
Body Temp
What is 36.4 C -37.6 C, 98.6 F - 99.7 F
Chain of Custody
What is a special protocol that is followed when forensic specimens are collected
Facial expressions, body language, eye contact, personal space
What is nonverbal communication
Ammonia, lactic acid, blood gases
What is specimens put on ice
Plasma
What is a substance in blood made up of mostly water that separates from red blood cells, makes up 55% of our blood.
Cultural disparities
What is difference between groups of individuals that can include variations in knowledge, skills and beliefs
What is substances being analyzed in blood can be broken down by light