Phlebotomy Theory
Across
- 3. Used to separate fluids of different densities.
- 5. This additive promotes blood clotting.
- 6. The department a Light Blue tube would be sent to.
- 7. The transmission vector for diseases like Influenza and COVID-19.
- 9. The technical term for White Blood Cells.
- 10. A STAT CMP would be collected in this tube.
- 12. The department to which you would send a Yellow-top tube.
- 14. This fossa is located opposite the elbow, and contains three important veins.
- 16. Blood pooling in the tissue around a vein.
Down
- 1. The technical term for Red Blood Cells.
- 2. The process of piercing a vein for the purpose of blood collection or IV placement.
- 4. This tube contains an anticoagulant and a chemical to preserve glucose.
- 8. A special tool used to promote vasodilation (increased blood vessel diameter).
- 11. A common medical abbreviation that means "Urgent" or "Rushed."
- 13. This tube is used for Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) tests.
- 15. This tube is used for Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate tests.