FHN Lab Week 2023

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Across
  1. 1. Green top tubes on ice usually go to respiratory lab, but chemistry still gets them to test for this gas.
  2. 3. When an HIV specimen comes in, this red-top tube test for microbiology is usually ordered alongside it.
  3. 10. A type of needle commonly used for blood draws. Like the insect, comes in male and female varieties.
  4. 12. Any biological substance that poses a threat to the health of organisms, particularly humans.
  5. 13. FHN serves this many regional locations outside Freeport. (Write the number as one word)
  6. 14. A machine that forcefully separates components inside a test tube while spinning at high speeds.
  7. 15. The study of diseases, including their causes, origins, and natures.
  8. 18. Of blood types, this is the universal donor.
  9. 19. This tube is used detect trace metals. The most common at this hospital is lead venous. (One word)
  10. 20. The telephonic transmission of scanned-in printed material, or “fax” for short.
  11. 21. A ventilated cabinet designed to limit exposure to dangerous gases or particles. (One word)
  12. 22. The chemical found inside light-blue top tubes that prevent coagulation. (One word)
  13. 23. The study of matter and its properties.
Down
  1. 2. Any product that destroys microorganisms and sterilizes surfaces. Includes hand sanitizer and germicidal wipes; also includes UV radiation for microbiology.
  2. 4. The "P" in "PT/INR" stands for the name of this clotting factor.
  3. 5. A type of pipette (or flask) that only measures one specific volume given.
  4. 6. This type of glove replaced latex gloves as PPE due to allergic reactions.
  5. 7. The "vampires" of the lab that collect blood necessary for testing.
  6. 8. Of blood types, this is the universal recipient.
  7. 9. The study of bodily tissues under a microscope.
  8. 11. Gray top tubes stored on ice are commonly used for this type of chemistry test. (One word)
  9. 15. A common transfer device in the laboratory, coming in either plastic disposable or glass reusable.
  10. 16. A type of pipette (or cylinder) is used to make precise measurements for any volume.
  11. 17. The study of blood and blood diseases.