Lab Week 2023

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Across
  1. 3. condition where red cell count or hemoglobin level is below normal
  2. 6. a protein involved in forming blood clots in the body
  3. 7. cell responsible for the production of blood platelets
  4. 10. procedure that removes waste substance from the circulating blood
  5. 12. protozoan parasite that is sexually transmitted
  6. 15. erythrocytes with a slit-like central pallor, giving them the appearance of "coffee beans" or "kissing lips"
  7. 16. the study of micoorganisms (bacteria,viruses,parasites)
  8. 18. procedure in which a needle is used to take blood from a vein
  9. 19. hormone produced naturally by the pancreas and controls the level of glucose in the blood
  10. 21. the study of hormones
  11. 23. increased platelet count
  12. 24. these crystals have a characteristic octahedral or envelope shape; fine focusing will cause the "x" to be refractile
Down
  1. 1. process of configuring an instrument to provide a result for a sample within an acceptable range
  2. 2. the rupture or destruction of red cells resulting in the release of hemoglobin
  3. 4. the percentage by volume of red cells in your blood
  4. 5. low lint wipes used to clean in the lab
  5. 8. red blood cell
  6. 9. cloudy appearance due to excess lipid content
  7. 11. salts and minerals such as sodium, potassium, chloride and bicarbonate
  8. 13. device used to separate the cells from the liquid intercellular matrix
  9. 14. waste product made by your body during the digestion of protein and is toxic when high levels build up in the bloodstream
  10. 17. having reduced color or hemoglobin content
  11. 20. presence of blood in the urine
  12. 21. Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid
  13. 22. clumping of red blood cells that appear to be stacked like a roll of coins