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