Vocabulary (ch 14)

Question 0

antibody

Answer 0

a protein that is produced in reaction to an antigen in the body

Question 1

amniocentesis

Answer 1

puncture into uterine cavity to remove amniotic fluid

Question 2

antigen

Answer 2

any substance inducing an immune response

Question 3

clean catch

Answer 3

method of urine collection using a special cleansing technique

Question 4

culture and sensitivity

Answer 4

growth of microorganisms in a culture, followed by a test to determine which antibiotic they respond best to

Question 5

differential

Answer 5

identification of types of white blood cells

Question 6

dipstick urine

Answer 6

visual examination of using using a chemically treated stick

Question 7

electrolytes

Answer 7

group of chemistry tests: sodium, potassium, chloride, carbon dioxide

Question 8

erythrocytes

Answer 8

red blood cells

Question 9

guaiac

Answer 9

method of testing stool for hidden blood

Question 10

nosocomial infection

Answer 10

infection acquired by patient in hospital

Question 11

occult blood

Answer 11

blood undetectable to eye

Question 12

pathogens

Answer 12

microorganisms that cause disease

Question 13

plasma

Answer 13

fluid portion of blood

Question 14

postprandial

Answer 14

after eating

Question 15

reference range

Answer 15

range of normal values for lab test result

Question 16

reflex testing

Answer 16

additional tests one on specimen subsequent to initial test results

Question 17

serology

Answer 17

study of blood serum and other body fluids for immune bodies

Question 18

serum

Answer 18

plasma from which fibrinogen has been removed

Question 19

sputum

Answer 19

mucous secretion from lungs, bronchi, trachea

Question 20

timed specimen

Answer 20

specimen that must be collected at a specific time

Question 21

tissue typing

Answer 21

identification of tissue types to predict acceptance/rejection of tissue and organ transplants

Question 22

titer

Answer 22

quantity of substance required to react with given amount of another substance

Question 23

type and screen

Answer 23

procedure in which blood type and Rh factor are determined and general antibody screen is performed

Question 24

urine reflex

Answer 24

procedure in which urine is tested and if certain parameters met, a culture is performed