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phlebotomy vocabulary

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phlebotomy   the collection of blood and associated procedures  
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venipuncture   the collection of blood from a vein  
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vacuum tube   a specimen collection tube, sealed to contain a vacuum, which can draw a specimen inside through a needle  
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butterfly   winged infusion set  
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certification   satisfactory completion of an educational program including skills and exams  
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CLIA   Clinical Laboratroy Improvements Act of 1988; regulates all lab procedures, quality assurance procedures, and the personnel performing them  
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NCCLS   National Committee for Clinical Laboratory Standards; develops standards for accurate performance of lab procedures based on voluntary consensus  
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NAACLS   National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences  
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BBP   bloodborne pathogen; a disease producing microorganism that can be present in blood and other body fluids  
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PPE   personal protective equipment; provides barrier protection from bloodborne pathogen exposure  
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informed consent   patients have been given details of the procedure, associated risks, possible side effects, and other information prior to the procedure  
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Patient's Bill of Rights   developed by the American Hospital Association, describes the rights and privileges of all clients in any health care setting  
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OSHA   Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970; ensures a safe workplace environment and practices  
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CDC   The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention  
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drawing station   places designated for collecting blood specimens  
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sharps container   a rigid, puncture resistant, leakproof container identified by a biohazard label and used to sore sharp medical wastes  
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tourniquet   they restrict the flow of blood in the area being drawn and often makes it easier to locate and penetrate a suitable vein  
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pressure bandage   bandage that is tightly applied over gauze to control bleeding  
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impervious   liquid cannot pass through  
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biohazard   a body fluid, tissue, or substance that could potentially cause a BBP infection  
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gauge   unit used to measure the insid diameter of a needle  
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antecubital area (fossa)   central area of the arm where superficial veins are readily located for venipuncture  
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bevel   the angular cut on the end of the needle  
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hemolysis   the breaking of the cell membrane and freeing of the contents  
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anchoring   process of positioning the finger of the nondrawing hand in a way that secures the vein being punctured  
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centrifugation   process of spinning specimens at high speeds to separate liquid from cellular portions based on density  
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serum   the liquid that remains and lacks fibrinogen when clotted blood is centrifuged  
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stat   requires immediate attention  
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serum separator tubes   vacuum tubes with a gel substance that separates the liquid from the solid components of blood by a physical barrier  
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anticoagulant   a chemical added to prevent blood from clotting  
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plasma   the liquid that remains and contains fibrinogen when anticoagulated blood is centrifuged  
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EDTA   ethylenedamine-tetraacetic acid; an anticoagulant frequently used when collecting blood specimens for hematology  
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antiseptic   a chemical that inhibits the growth of microorganisms; 70% alcohol if frequently used  
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disinfectant   a chemical that kills microorganisms, too corrosive for the skin  
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order of draw   Blood culture, Nonadditive, Coagulation, Gel, Heparin, EDTA, Fluoride  
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QNS   quantity not sufficient to provide accurate test results  
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skin puncture   collection of blood by capillary puncture  
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accrediting agencies   organizations that evaluate the quality of an educational program or institution through peer review and protect the public from unprofessional practices and inadequate training  
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waived, moderately complex, and highly complex tests   categories of lab tests classified by CLIA based on difficulty level and the educational level of personnel training required for accurate performance  
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standard precautions   universal precautions; reduces the risk of the transmission of pathogens and body substance isolation  
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