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removal of blood plasma from a patient’s body without withdrawing the blood itself. Also known as Power Red
What is apheresis?
When a patient donates blood to be used for their own needs
What is autologous transfusion?
aerobic blood culture bottle
What is type of blood culture bottle used to collect specimens to test for microbes that thrive in air?
Bacterium
What is a single-cell micro-organism that reproduces rapidly and causes many infections?
the area of the arm at the inner side or bend of the elbow; antecubital space.
What is antecubital fossa?
This vein that runs medially and is located in the upper arm and forearm.
What is basilic vein?
bilirubin
What is the Yellow or orange product of the breakdown of hemoglobin?
The intentional touching or handling of a person without permission
What is Battery?
type of blood culture bottle used to collect specimens to test for microbes that thrive in an airless environment
What is anaerobic blood culture bottle?
a type of protein the immune system produces to neutralize a threat of some kind
What is antibody?
to divide specimens into smaller portions
What is aliquot?
the intentional creation of apprehension leading to the fear of harm
What is assault?
amniotic fluid
What is the liquid that bathes an unborn baby inside the sac in the uterus or womb?
antigen
What is any substance capable of inducing a specific immune response and triggering the production of an antibody specific to that substance?
Condition of rest and fasting, usually for at least 12 hours
What is basal state?
Deficiency of the enzyme that breaks down biotin
What is biotinidase deficiency?
biologic hazard
What is a biohazard, or any biological risk to organisms?
Antibiotic
What is medication that kills bacteria?
Bevel
What is sharpened and slated cut edge of a needle designed to ease the process of puncturing tissue?
The concentration of alcohol in a person’s blood stream
what is blood alcohol content?