Across
- 2. a red blood cell
- 7. the slant at the end of the needle
- 11. THe anticoagulant found in a lavender top tube
- 12. main protein in human blood
- 13. Maximum number of minuets tourniquet should be left on
- 14. Outermost layer of the skin
- 15. Swelling due to abnormal accumulation of fluid in the tissue
- 16. A protein that is necessary for blood to clot. Created by the action of fibrinogen and thrombin.
- 18. universal precautions are regulated by
- 20. medial term for fainting
Down
- 1. protein in blood that carries oxygen to the body
- 3. Complete blood count
- 4. Clear fluid that separates from the blood when it clots
- 5. Cubital, preferred veinpunture site
- 6. lab department that runs CMP and lipid panels
- 8. a measurement used for the diameter of a needle.
- 9. to feel by hand. For example, to find the size of a vein
- 10. used to "plump up" the veins
- 17. A condition resulting in inflammation of a vein
- 19. Serum separation tube