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Chap 41 phlebotomy key terms

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Holding a vein in place so that it does not roll
Anchor
Inner surface of the bend of the elbow
Antecubital space
Chemical compound introduced to the blood or blood sample to prevent clotting
Anticoagulant
Any substance that inhibits the growth of bacteria
Antiseptic
Specimens drawn to culture the blood for specimens
Blood cultures
Fluctuations during the day
Diurnal rhythms
Describes a swollen area due to excess fluid tissue
Edematous
Extensions on the side of the barrel to aid in tube placement and removal
Flanges
Diameter of a needle lumen
Gauge
A non reacting substance located in an evacuated tube that forms a physical barrier between the cells and serum or plasma after the specimen had been centrifuged
Gel separator
Disorder that increases the amount of iron in patients blood to dangerous levels
Hemachromatosis
Percentage of red blood cells in whole blood
Hematocrit
Decrease in the volume of plasma in blood causing an increase in blood components
Hemoconcentration
Rupture of erythrocytes with the release of hemoglobin into the plasma or serum causing the specimen to appear pink or red in color
Hemolysis
Device for connecting a syringe or evacuated holder to the needle to promote a secure fit
Leur adapter
Obstruction of the lymphatic system
Lymphedema
The Highest level of an inbound drug in a patient
Peak level
Condition that causes an elevated hematocrit
Polycythemia vera
Prevention of development of a disease or condition
Prophylaxis
Used for phlebotomy of fragile veins because the vacuum can be applied slowly and gently, rather than all at once
Syringe
Pull skin gently so that there is no give or slack
Taut
Veins that lack resilience
Thrombosed
Lowest level of unbound drug in patient
Trough level
Becoming rigid
Sclerotic
Intravascular coagulation of the blood in any part of the circulatory system
Thrombotic
Obtained at a certain time of day or at a certain interval after another event
Timed specimen
A cheating agent that binds calcium and other metals; used as an anticoagulant for preserving blood specimens
Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid
Removal of blood plasma from the body by withdrawal of blood
Apheresis
State of the body early in the morning
Basal state
Legs are bent and knees pointed straight up in the air with feet flat on the bed
Dorsal
Widely used to dissolve lime scale
EDTA
Relating to the intestines
Enteric
Metabolic disorder that affects an individual's ability to metabolize the sugar galactose properly
Galactosemia
Condition of lowered hematocrit and hemoglobin count resulting from large or frequent removal of blood sample
Iatrogenic anemia
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