ORGANIZATIONS
This organization helps the quality, safety, and efficiency of the laboratory testing.
What is CLSI
clinical & laboratory standards institute
These blood vessels carry deoxygenated blood to the heart
What is the veins
This is the protein in the red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body
What is Hemoglobin
This is the swelling that occurs when fluid builds up in the body's tissues.
What is edema
A substance added to blood collection tubes to prevent clotting
What is Anticoagulation
This organization sets guidelines that must be followed to ensure a safe working environment in the lab.
What is OSHA
Occupational safety and health administration
This is another word for RBCs
What is Erythrocytes
This is a collection of blood outside of a blood vessel, often appearing as a swollen area or mass under the skin
What is Hematoma
This is a blood disorder that occurs when the body doesn't produce enough healthy red blood cells, or the hemoglobin levels are low
What is anemia
This is a protein produced by your liver that helps stop bleeding by forming blood clots
What is fibrinogens
This organization sends surveys samples to ensure accuracy of the lab medical society that advocates for high quality patient care and cost effective.
What is CAP
College of American Pathology
This is another name for WBCs
What is a leukocyte
This is the branch of medicine concerned with the study of the cause, prognosis, treatment, and prevention of disease related to blood.
What is Hematology
This is the process by which blood changes from a liquid to a gel -forming a clot
What is coagulation
This is 55% of total volume of your blood
What is Plasma
This organization focuses on ensuring quality and patient safety when drawing samples in a healthcare setting.
What is TJC
The joint commission
This takes blood away from the heart to the cells of the body
What is an artery
This is the ability of living organisms to maintain relatively stable internal physical and chemical conditions, despite changes in the external environment
What is Homeostasis
It gives your blood the ability to flow as a liquid, and it carries everything that your cells need to survive.
What is Plasma
This has NO fibrinogens
What is serum
What does CAP stand for?
College of American Pathology
Capillaries, veins, and arteries are all what
What are blood vessels
This is a blood test that measures the percentage of red blood cells in your blood
What is Hematocrit
This is described as a clear yellowish liquid, remaining in blood cells, with the clotting factors removed.
What is serum
This is another name for platelets
What are thrombocytes