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Terms to Know
Term | Definition |
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Phlebotomy | To cut a vein |
Venipuncture | Insert a needle into a vein |
Capillary puncture | Finger prick |
Dermal puncture | heel stick |
Nosocomial infection | Infection acquired in a healthcare setting |
Cytology | The study of cells |
histology | The study of tissues |
chemistry | Measure of the level of substances in the blood |
Reference range | Where the range should be |
hematology | The study of blood and blood forming tissues |
Immunology and Serology | The study of body resistance to disease and fighting against microorganisms |
toxicology | The study of detection of adverse effects and chemicals |
Common draw site | antecubital fossa |
Three common veins | Median cubital Basilica cephalic |
Standard Precautions | Treat everyone as if they are infected |
What is the duty of a phlebotomist? | To collect blood |