Clear yellow fluid that remains after clotted blood has been centrifuged and separated
CBC
Complete blood count
Differential
Determines the percentage of the different types of white blood cells and evaluates red blood cells and platelet morphology. May be examined microscopically on a peripheral blood smear stained with wrights stain.
Hematocrit (HCT)
Determines the volume if red blood cells packed by centrifugation
Hemoglobin (HGB)
Determines the oxygen carrying capacity of the blood
Indices
Calculations to determine the size of the red blood cells and amount of hemoglobin
Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin (MCH)
Determines amount of hemoglobin in a red blood cell
Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration
Determines the wright of hemoglobin in a red blood cell and compares it with the size of the cell. Expressed as a percent
Platelet count (PLT)
Determines the amount of Platelets in Blood Circulation
Red Blood Cell Count
Determines the amount of red blood cells in Circulating blood.
Red Blood Cell Distribution Width
Calculation to determine the difference in the size of the red blood cells
White Blood Count
Determines the number of white blood cells in circulating blood.
Body Fluid Analysis
Determines the number and type of cell in various body fluids
Bone Marrow
Determines the number and type of cells in the bone marrow
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate ESR
Determines the rate of red blood cell sedimentation
Reticulocyte Count
Evaluates bone marrow production of red blood cells
Sickle Cells
Screening test for HGB S ( Sickle Cell anemia)
Special Stains
Determine the type of leukemia or other cellular disorders
Centrifuge
Instrument that spins test tubes at high speeds to separates the cellular and liquid portions of blood
Electrolyte
Ions in the blood
Electrophoresis
Method of separation by electrical charge
Enzyme
Protien capable of producing a chemical reaction with a specific substance
Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time
Evaluates the intrinsic system of the coagulation cascade and monitors heparin theraphy
antithrombin 3
Screening test for increased clotting tendencies
Anti-Xa Heparin Assay
Monitors unfractionated heparin Therapy
Proteins C and S
Evaluate Venous Thrombosis
Bleeding Time
Evaluates the function of platelets
D- Dimer
Measures abnormal blood clotting and fibrinolysis
Factor Assays
Detect Factor deficiencies that prolong coagulation
Fibrinogen
Determines the amount of fibrinogen in plasma
Platelet Aggregation
Evaluates the function of platelets
Prothrombin time and International normalized Ratio
Evaluates the extrinsic system of the coagulation cascade and monitors coumadin therapy
Thrombin Time
Determines if adequate fibrinogen is present for normal coagulation
Antibody
Protein produced by exposure to antigen
Antigen
Substance that stimulates the formation of antibodies
Antibody Screen
Detects abnormal antibodies in serum
Direct Antihuman globulin test
Directs abnormal antibodies on red blood cells
Group and Type
ABO and RH typing
PAnel
Identifies abnormal antibodies in serum
Type and cross match
ABO RH typing and compatibility test
Type and Screen
ABO, RH, and antibody screen
Anti HIV
Screening test for human immunodeficiency virus
Antinuclear Antibody
Detects nuclear autoantibodies
Antistreptolysin O Screen
Detects a previous Streptococcus infection
C Reactive Protien
Elevated levels indicate atypical pneumona
Cold Agglutinis
Evelated the function of the immune system
Fluorescent antinuclear antibody
Detects and identifies nuclear anti bodies
Fluorcent treponemal Antibody absorbed
Confirmatory test for syphillis
Hepatitus A Anti body
Detects hepatitis A current or past infections
Hepatitis B surface antigen
Detects Hepatitus B infection
Hepatitis C antibody
Detects Hepatitis C infection
Human Chronic Gonadotropin
Hormone found in the urine and serum during pregnacy
Immunogloblin levels
Evaluate the function of the immune system
Monospot
Screening test for infectious mononucleosis
Rapid Plasma Reagin
Screening test for syphilis
Rheumatoid arthritis
detects autoantibodies present in rheumatoid arthritis
Rubella titer
Evaluates immunity to german measles
Venereal Disease Research
Screening test for syphilles
Western Blot
Confirmatory test for human immunodeficiency virus
Bacteria
One cell micro organisms
Bacteriology
The study of biology
Culture and Sensitivity
Microbiology test to identify microorganisms and determine antibiotic susceptibility
Gram Stain
Stain used to classify bacteria
MicroBiology
The study of microorganisms
Microorganism
One cell organism such as a bacterium or virus
Mycology
The study of Fungi
Parasitology
The study of paracytes
Virology
The study of viruses
Cast
Protein Structure formed in the tubules of the kidney
First Morning Sample
The first voided urine specimen collected immediately upon arising.
Glycosuria
Glucose in urine
Hematuria
Blood or hemoglobin in the urin
Hemoglobinuria
Blood or Hemoglobin in the urin
Ketonuria
Ketones in the urine
Proteinuria
Protein in the urine
Reagent Stripe
chemical impregnated plastic strip used of analysis of urine
Urinalysis
Physical, Chemical, and microscopic analysis of urine
Acid Fast Bacillus
Detects acid fast bacteria
Blood Culture
Detects bacteria and fungi in the blood
Culture and Sensitivity
Detects microbial infection and determines antibiotic treatment
Fungal Culture
Detects the presence of and determines the type of fungi
Gram Stain
Detects the presence of and aids in the identification of bacteria
Occult Blood
Detects non visible blood
(Stool Samples)
Ova and Parasites
Detects parasitic infection
( Stool)
Color
Detects blood bilirubin and other pigments
Appearence
Detects cellular and crystalline elements
Specific Gravity
Measures the concentration of urine
PH
Determines the acidity of urine
PRotein
Elevated levels indicate kidney disorders
Glucose
Elevated levels indicate diabetes mellitus
Ketones
Elevated levels indicate mellitus or starvation
Blood
Detects red blood cells or hemoglobin
Bilirubin
Elevated levels indicate liver disorders
Urobilinogen
Elevated levels indicate liver or hemolytic disorders
Nitrite
Detects bacterial infection
Leukocyte esterase
Detects white blood cells
Microscopic
Determines the number and type of cellular elements
Accreditation
Process by which a program or institution documents meeting established guidelines
Alternative Medicine
Medical procedures not generally considered to be proven by conventional scientific methods
Cerification
Documentation assuring that an individual has met certain professional standards
Confidentiality
Maintaining ones privacy of information
Continuing Education
Maintenance of current knowledge
Cross Training
Instruction to aquire additional patient care skills
Cultural Diversity
The integration of language customs and beliefs religion and values
Decentralization
Performance of procedures in various locations
Diagnostic Related Groups
Goverment classification of a medical disorder for purposes of cost reimbursement
Phlebotomy
Puncture or incision into a vein to obtain blood
Samples
One or more parts taken from a system
Specimens
Portion of a body fluid or tissue taken for examination
Zone of Comfort
The amount of distance between two people when communicating