Across
- 1. process that destroys all microorganisms including spores
- 3. of entry, way a pathogen enters the body
- 6. chemical used to produce a test reaction
- 11. organ that destroys old red blood cells
- 14. adjustment to ensure equipment accuracy
- 15. condition free of pathogenic microorganisms
- 16. tube, device that collects small blood volumes
- 18. document describing chemical hazards and handling
- 22. hormone that lowers blood glucose
- 25. stable internal environment controlled by hormones
- 27. percentage of red blood cells in whole blood
- 28. container, puncture-proof disposal for needles
- 29. nodes, structures that filter lymph
- 33. stick, preferred capillary site for infants
- 34. range, expected values for healthy individuals
- 35. equipment worn to reduce exposure risk
- 39. body’s ability to resist disease
- 41. stain, differential stain for bacteria
- 42. instrument used for skin puncture
- 43. hormone regulating metabolism
- 46. master gland of the endocrine system
- 48. material that presents risk of infection
- 49. required to prevent centrifuge damage or injury
- 50. fluid returning to venous circulation
Down
- 2. of draw, proper sequence for tube collection
- 4. device used to engorge veins
- 5. precautions, minimum infection-control practices for all patients
- 7. wash station, emergency rinse for chemical exposure
- 8. substances present with fat breakdown
- 9. gravity, measure of urine concentration
- 10. contaminated object that spreads infection
- 12. protein found in urine
- 13. glands, organs producing stress hormones
- 17. gentle mixing of additive tubes
- 19. process that reduces microbial levels on surfaces
- 20. federal law regulating laboratory testing
- 21. method to grow microorganisms
- 23. white cells active in immune response
- 24. compress, technique that increases capillary blood flow
- 26. binder, resource listing chemical safety data
- 30. drop, portion of blood wiped away to prevent dilution
- 31. cubital vein, preferred site for venipuncture
- 32. functional unit of the kidney
- 36. control, process ensuring accuracy of lab results
- 37. destruction of red blood cells during collection
- 38. immediate identification of specimen
- 40. tubes carrying urine to the bladder
- 44. where an infectious agent lives and grows
- 45. hygiene, most effective method to prevent infection
- 47. substance that prevents clotting