Pathology Knowledge Crossword

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Across
  1. 3. Temporary loss of consciousness
  2. 5. The most important step in pathology collection
  3. 7. Blood vessel used for blood collection
  4. 10. Sequence used when filling tubes to prevent contamination
  5. 12. Leaving a tourniquet on for too long can cause
  6. 14. First choice of vein for venepuncture
  7. 15. Sharp instrument used to puncture a vein
  8. 16. Device used to restrict blood flow and make veins easier to locate
  9. 17. Maximum time a tourniquet should be left tight for
  10. 18. Swelling caused by blood leaking into tissue
Down
  1. 1. Blue top tubes contain this anticoagulant
  2. 2. Process of mixing blood with additives
  3. 4. Technique of feeling for a vein using the fingertip
  4. 6. Liquid portion of blood after clotting
  5. 8. The procedure of collecting blood from a vein
  6. 9. Anticoagulant found in purple top tubes
  7. 11. Breakdown of red blood cells due to improper collection technique
  8. 13. Pink to red colour serum indicates the sample is