LAB WEEK CROSSWORD

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Across
  1. 2. the clear liquid part of the blood after spinning tubes with no additive
  2. 5. the clear liquid part of the blood after spinning tubes with an additive
  3. 7. COAT PPE that the phlebotomist uses to protect themselves from blood getting on their clothing
  4. 10. CITRATE The additive found in a Light Blue Top that is normally used for PT/PTTs
  5. 11. STICK The type of collection mostly used on newborn babies and involves using a lancet
  6. 13. The pooling of blood under the skin
  7. 14. A tool used to help distend veins for phlebotomy
  8. 16. The type of specimen that is submitted for C DIFF
  9. 17. The form that is sometimes required for patients to sign when they have Medicare insurance
Down
  1. 1. The machine that spins down blood specimen when serum or plasma is needed for a test
  2. 3. STAIN A test used to help identify bacteria
  3. 4. The occupation of a person who's job is to collect blood samples
  4. 6. The form/paperwork patients may bring in with them from their provider in order to get their blood drawn. Without it we are unable to draw their blood.
  5. 8. The additive in a Lavendar top
  6. 9. SERVICES The department we call when we need help with an unfamiliar test ordered by a Provider
  7. 10. Used by providers to get the test resulted immediately/without delay
  8. 11. The rupture of red blood cells
  9. 12. When you abstain from eating for a number of hours prior to your bloodwork
  10. 15. CULTURES These are drawn in sets and are used to check for bacteria in the blood