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American Society for Clinical Lab Scientists
professional CLS organization that establishes continuing education conferences and conference activities
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ASCP
American Society for Clinical Pathology
- professional organization offering clinical and research conferences, as well as many types of continuing education activities and certification programs.
- Board of Certification (certification)
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analyte
substance that will be analyzed
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analytic phase
phase in lab testing where the specimen is assessed and evaluated
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- Median cubital vein - connects the basilica vein and cephalic vein
- Basilic vein - most medial vein within the antecubital area. Not preferred because it lies too close to the median nerve and brachial artery.
- Cephalic vein - located laterally to the medial plane
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antiseptic
completely disinfecting the area by inhibiting the growth of microorganisms with isopropyl alcohol, iodine, and chloroxylenol.
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asceptic
trying to keep the area as clean as possible, but not necessarily free from infection.
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assualt
an attempt to touch another person inappropriately unless permissible by the patient
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bloodborne pathogens (BBPs)
pathogenic microorganisms including hepatitis B virus and human immunodeficiency virus that are present in the blood
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blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
analytic testing procedure to determine the amount of urea in the blood
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brachial artery within the cubital fossa and is used as an alternative site for ABG collections.
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citrate
type of anticoagulant additive for blood collection tubes; prevents blood clotting by removing calcium and forming calcium salts
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clinical lab improvement amendments (CLIA)
federal guidelines that regulate all clinical labs across the UW. Regulations apply to any site that tests human specimens
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Clinical and Lab Standards Institute (CLSI)
non-profit organization that recommends quality standards and guidelines for clinical lab procedures
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continuous quality improvement (CQI)
a theoretical framework and management strategy to improve health care structures, processes , outcomes, and customer satisfaction It is ongoing an involves all levels of the administrative structure of an organization.
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culture and sensitivity
microbiologic test to determine the growth of infectious microorganisms in boidly specimens
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cyanotic
bluish coloration on the skin due to oxygen deficiency
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Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
patient confidentiality and personal health information
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hematocrit
a lab test to analyze the concentration of RBS which provides an indirect measure of oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood.
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fibrin
substance that forms the basis of a blood clot
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ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA)
anticoagulant additive used to prevent blood0clotting sequence by removing calcium and forming calcium salts. Prevents platelet aggregation dn nnis usefulf or platelet counts and function
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