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An OSHA-mandated set of requirements concerning protection against pathogenic micro- organisms that are transmitted via human blood and cause disease in humans.
Blood borne Pathogens Standard
The process by which a clot forms in the blood
coagulation
A device that spins laboratory specimens at high speeds to separate the samples into their components for testing purposes.
centrifuge
Vein that runs along the lateral side of the antecubital region. The second choice for venipuncture and can result in slight pain for the patient due to the location.
cephalic vein
A laboratory test used to check for bacteria or other microorganisms in a blood sample
blood culture
The chronological documentation (paper trail) showing the acquisition, custody, control, transfer, analysis, and disposition of specimens that provide evidence
chain of custody
A method of urinalysis involving the use of plastic strips with pads containing a substance that causes a specific chemical reaction.
chemical reagent strip testing
A place where blood is collected from donors, typed, separated into components, stored, and,prepared for transfusion to recipients; a blood bank may be a separate free-standing facility or part of a larger laboratory in a hospital.
BLOOD BANK
An antiseptic antibacterial agent used to help cleanse the patient’s skin for blood collection.
chlorhexidine gluconate
Tests of the least complexity to perform and with a low risk for error.
CLIA-waived
The organs and structures of the heart and blood vessels that transport nutrients water, hormones, gasses, and other substances throughout the body.
cardiovascular system
A blood test procedure performed on microscopic slides that gives information about the Number and shape of blood cells.
blood smear
A method of performing a urine collection that helps prevent bacterial contamination.
clean-catch midstream
The release of chemical substances
chemotaxis
An odorless, colorless gas that forms in the tissues and is eliminated by the lungs.
carbon dioxide
Also known as a dermal puncture or finger stick, used to collect small samples of blood composed of capillary, venous or arterial blood.
capillary puncture
Injection of blood cells or blood substitutes to increase athletic endurance by boosting the bloodstream’s oxygen-carrying capacity.
blood doping
A basic emergency procedure in cases of cardiopulmonary arrest to re-establish effective circulation and ventilation.
Liquid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord.
cerebrospinal fluid
The soft tissue inside bones that produces blood-forming cells.
bone-marrow