Understanding Phlebotomy Flashcards
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It is the process of collecting blood through vein by using incision or puncture method to draw blood for analysis or as part of THERAPEUTIC or DIAGNOSTIC measures under the physician’s request.
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Phlebotomy
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What does phlebos mean?
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Vein
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What dies temnien/tomos/tome mean?
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To cut
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Phlebotomy also called as
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Venesection
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Vena means
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Vein
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Sectio means
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Cutting
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In this age, crude tools were used to cut vessel and drain blood from the body.
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Stone Age
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Ancient Egyptians also practiced phlebotomy as form of “bloodletting”
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1400 BC
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In 1400 BC, what did they use to suck blood?
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Leeches
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What year did Hippocrates believed that a person’s health depends on the balance of the four humors?
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460-377 BC
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Earth corresponds to
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blood and brain
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Air corresponds to
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phlegm and lungs
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Fire corresponds to
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black bile and spleen
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Water corresponds to
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Yellow bile ad gall bladder
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- It is the alternative medicine
- application of special heated suction cups on the patient’s skin
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cupping
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- known as Hirudotherapy
- use leeches for bloodletting
- used for microsurgical replantation
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Leaching
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Hirudin means
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anticoagualant to prevent the blood to clot
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for diagnosis and treatment using blood samples
for transfusion, to remove blood from donor, and
for removal of blood for polycythemia or therapeutic purposes
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Main Goals of Phlebotomy
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What is the two main methods of phlebotomy
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Venipuncture and Capillary puncture
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Is the method of collection of blood through the vein of arm, back of the hands, or foot using a needle
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venipuncture
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Blood is collected by puncturing the skin using a lancet
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capillary puncture
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The ff is the
- Good manual dexterity
- Thorough knowledge of laboratory specimen requirements
- Special communication skills
- Training in phlebotomy skills
- Good organizational skills
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Traits that form the Professional Image of the Phlebotomists
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What are the need credentials of phlebotomist to practice?
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- Certification or license
- Continuing education
- Trainings and seminars
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- Reassuring and pleasant
- Good communication with patients
- Maintain positive customer relations
- Understand patient’s diversity
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Patient-Client Interaction
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- conservative clothing
- observe proper personal hygiene
Professional appearance
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- decisions and judgements to patients and fellow co-workers
Self confidence
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is a personal feeling of “wholeness” derived from honesty and consistency of character
. Integrity
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- means being sensitive to a person’s needs and willing to offer reassurance in a caring and
humane way.
Compassion
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- takes initiative to follow through on tasks
- consistently strives to improve and correct behavior
- makes every effort to provide excellence in all aspects of patient care
Self-motivation
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- observe proper work ethic
- take personal responsibility for their actions
Dependability
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- is a system of moral principles or standards that govern conduct and the distinction between
right and wrong.
- code of ethics
- PRIMARY OBJECTIVE: to safeguard the patient’s welfare
- to avoid harming the patient in any way
. Ethical behavior
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- takes initiative to follow through on tasks
- consistently strives to improve and correct behavior
- makes every effort to provide excellence in all aspects of patient care
Self-motivation
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- observe proper work ethic
- take personal responsibility for their actions
Dependability
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Basic Concepts of Communication in the Healthcare Setting are:
verbal, non-verbal communication and active listining
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type of communication, expressing ideas through words
Verbal Communication
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type of communication,
- patient’s facial expressions and
- kinesics - body motion and language
- proxemics - individual's concept and use of space
- appearance - attire
- touch - thoughtful expression
Non-verbal communication
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Two types of the Healthcare Setting
inpatient and outpatient
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Inpatients means
non-ambulatory
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Outpatient means
ambulatory
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level of healthcare
health units in rural areas and sub-units
primary
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level of healthcare
non-departmentalized hospitals
secondary
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level of healthcare,
– medical centers and large hospitals
tertiary
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medical care given to patients requiring care of follow up checkups after their discharge from the hospital
Ambulatory care
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done in a patient’s home or in a long-term facility
Homebound care
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unit at the local level but are still under the jurisdiction of the health department of the government
Public Health Services
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* With permanent inpatient beds
* 24-hour nursing service
* Managed by organized medical team
Hospital
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2 major divisions of hospital
* Clinical analysis area
* Anatomical and Surgical Pathology area
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This section is intended for the testing of blood and other body fluids to quantify essential soluble chemicals including waste products useful for the diagnosis of certain diseases.
▪ analyzes serum and plasma for chemical constituents to evaluate general health and disorders of body systems and organs
Clinical Chemistry
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for the diagnosis of diabetes mellitus
fasting blood sugar or FBS and Glycosylated Hemoglobin
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* High- and Low-Density Lipoprotein
* Triglycerides
* For the diagnosis of cardiovascular diseases
Total Cholesterol
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Elevated levels indicate kidney disorders or gout
Blood uric acid
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Elevated levels indicate kidney disorders
Blood Urea Nitrogen
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Elevated levels indicate kidney disorders
Creatinine
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Elevated levels indicate liver disorders
Aspartate aminotransferase
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Elevated levels indicate bone or liver_ disorders
Alkaline phosphatase
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Elevated levels indicate liver or hemolytic disorders
bilirubin
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Elevated levels indicate early liver disorders
gamma-glutamytransferase (GGT)
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* Elevated levels indicate myocardial infarction or lung or liver disorders
lactic dehydrogenase
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Elevated level indicate pacreatitis
amylase and lipase
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Evaluate body fluid balance
electrolytes (Na, K, Cl, CO2)
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– levels of the BNP hormone in the blood which could indicate
congestive heart failure
B-type natriuretic Peptide (BNP) test
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monitors therapeutic range to avoid toxic levels for drugs
drug analysis
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– used to check liver and kidney disorders
total protein
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– used for early diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction
troponin 1
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This section is subdivided into four sections:
* Bacteriology
* Mycobacteriology
* Mycology and Virology
* Focused on the identification of bacteria and fungi on specimens received.
* Most samples are obtained from the blood, urine, throat, sputum, genitourinary tract, wounds,
cerebrospinal fluid, and feces
Microbiology
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Detect microbial infection and determines antibiotic treatment
culture and sensitivity
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Detects bacteria and fungi in blood
blood culture
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Detects the presence of and determines the type of fungi
fungal culture
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Detects the presence of and aids in the identification of bacteria.
gram stain
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This section deals with the enumeration of cells in the blood and other body fluids (e.g., CSF,
pleural fluid, etc.)
* Coagulation studies focus on blood testing for the determination of various coagulation factors
Hematology and Coagulation studies
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* Is the most common type of test performed in the Hematology section
* Screening test to assess patient conditions such as infections and malignancy
Complete Blood Count
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Determines the percentage of the different types of WBC and evaluates RBC and platelet morphology
differential
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Determines the volume of RBC packed by CENTRIFUGATION
hematocrit
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Determines the OXYGEN-carrying capacity of RBC
hemoglobin
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Determines the amount of hemoglobin in RBC
mean corpuscular hemoglobin
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Determines the weight of hemoglobin in RBC and compares it with the size of the cell
mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration
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Determines the size of RBC
mean corpuscular volume
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Determines the number of RBC in circulating blood
red blood cell count
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Calculation to determine the differences in the
red blood cell distribution width
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Determines the number of WBC in circulating blood
white blood cell count
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* Determines the number and type of cells in bone marrow
▪ Hematology and Coagulation studies
body fluid analysis
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Determines the number and type of cells in bone marrow
bone marrow
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Determines the rate of RBC sedimentation
erythrocyte sedimentation rate
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Evaluates bone marrow production of RBC
reticulocytes count
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Screening test for sickle cell anemia
sickle cell
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increased of the neutrophils will lead to:
bacterial infection
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increased of the ff will lead to: lymphocytes =
viral infection
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increased of the ff will lead to: monocytes=
viral infection or chronic inflammation
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increased of the ff will lead to: eosinophil =
allergy and parasitic infection
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increased of the ff will lead to: basophil =
= allergic reactions
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* In this area, the overall process of Hemostasis (stoppage of blood flow from a damaged blood vessel) is evaluated; this includes platelets, blood vessels, coagulation factors, fibrinolysis, inhibitors and anticoagulant therapy
* Plasma from a sample drawn in tube with light blue stopper that contains the anticoagulant sodium citrate
Coagulation Section
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Evaluates the intrinsic system of coagulation cascade and monitors heparin therapy
activated partial thrombosplatin time
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Screening test for increased clotting tendencies
antithromblin III
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* Evaluate the function of platelets
bleeding time
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* Measures abnormal blood clotting and fibrinolysis
▪ Hematology and Coagulation studies
D-dimer
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* Detect factor deficiencies that prolong coagulation
Factor Assays
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Test for increased fibrinolysis
Fibrin degradation products
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Determines the amount of fibrinogen in plasma
Fibrinogen
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Evaluates the function of platelets
Platelet aggregation
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Evaluates the extrinsic system of coagulation cascade and monitors Coumadin therapy
Prothrombin time and international normalized ratio
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Determines if adequate fibrinogen is present for normal coagulation
Thrombin time
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This section comprise two areas
* Urine analysis and other body fluids
* Examination of stool or routine fecalysis
* Urinalysis is the routine screening procedure to detect disorders and infections of the kidney
and to detect metabolic disorder such as diabetes mellitus and liver disease.
* Consists of physical, chemical, and microscopic examination in urine
Clinical Microscopy
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* detects blood, bilirubin and other pigments
* Depends on hydration status
* Normal color of urine = yellow
color
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Detects cellular and crystalline elements
Appearance
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Measures the concentration of urine
Specific gravity
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Determines the acidity of urine
ph
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Elevated levels indicate kidney disorders
Protein
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Elevated levels indicate diabetes mellitus
Glucose
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Detects red blood cells or hemoglobin
. Blood -
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Elevated levels indicate liver disorders
Bilirubin
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Elevated levels indicate liver or hemolytic disorder
Urobilinogen
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Detects bacterial infection
Nitrite
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Detects WBC and indicates urinary tract infection or UTI if there is a lot of neutrophils
Leukocyte esterase
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determines the number and type of cellular elements
Microscopic
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blood typing and compatibility test are the two main activities performed in this section.
Screening for all antibodies and identification of antibodies as well as blood components used for transfusion are also conducted.
* Blood bank samples are collected in plain red, lavender, or pink stopper plasma.
Immunohematology/Blood Banking
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ABO and Rh typing
Group and Type
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Detects abnormal antibodies in serum
Antibody screen
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Detects abnormal antibodies on RBCs
3. Direct antihuman globulin test or direct Coombs
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Identifies abnormal antibodies in serum
Panel
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ABO, Rh typing, and compatibility test
. Type and crossmatch
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ABO, Rh typing, and compatibility test
Type and screen
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* Performs tests to evaluate the body’s immune response; that is, the production of antibodies and cellular activation
* Analyses of serum antibodies in certain infectious agents (primarily viral agents) are performed in this section bacterial infection and indicates urinary tract infection or UTI if there is a lot of neutrophils cellular elements blood typing compatibility test
antibodies serum antibodies
* Hepatitis B profile tests, serological test for syphilis, and tests for hepatitis C and dengue fever
are some examples of antibody screening tests
* Blood for this section is collected with red stoppers
Immunology/Serology
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Screening test for _human immunodeficiency virus
Anti-HIV
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Hormone found in the urine and serum during pregnancy
Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG)
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Elevated levels indicate inflammatory disorders
C-reactive protein (CRP)
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Detects cytomegalovirus infection
Cytomegalovirus antibody (CMV)
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Detects hepatitis A current or past infection
hepatitis A
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Detects hepatitis B current or past infection
hepatitis B
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Detects hepatitis C current or past infection
hepatitis C
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Evaluate the function of immune system
. Immunoglobulin (IgA, IgG, IgM) levels
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screening test for syphilis
Venereal Disease Research Laboratory (VDRL) and Rapid Plasma Reagin (RPR)
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stands for short turnaround time
STAT
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STAT means
Immediately
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Usually located near the emergency room of some tertiary-care facilities
STAT Laboratory
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Is a large and independent laboratory
Reference laboratory
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Provides specialized and confirmatory laboratory tests for blood, urine, and tissues
FAST turnaround time
Reference Laboratory
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Phlebotomy came from the greek words, phlebos which means vein and ________ which means to cut
temnein or tomos
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. Cupping and leeching during the 17th century were performed using ________ and fleams.
Lancet
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The main goals of phlebotomy practice are ________________ and treatment, transfusion and removal of blood for therapeutic purposes.
Diagnosis
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The credentials of the phlebotomist are certification, _____________, and continuing education.
Licensure
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. Area in the laboratory where microscopic structure of tissues are performed.
Anatomical and surgical pathology
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This urine reagent strip parameter indicates patient with urinary tract infection
Leukocyte esterase
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Reference laboratory for hematology
NKTI
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Lipase is laboratory test that is performed in what section in the clinical laboratory?
Clinical Chemistry
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. What section in the clinical laboratory does rapid plasma reagin is performed?
Immunology and Serology
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Required fasting hours for fasting blood sugar
8-10 hours
