Across
- 2. Includes fasting for 12 hours as well as no strenuous exercise prior to labs being done
- 4. Lab phase in which results go to MD who makes decisions based on results
- 6. a band that temporarily restricts return of venous blood flow below where it is placed
- 10. Lab phase where specimen is actually tested with results confirmed and reported
- 12. A substance in the blood associated with liver function
- 15. Type of tube that is collected but will not be tested - keeps additives from carrying over
- 16. electronic device that can assist with vein location
- 17. Indication of the size of a needle
- 20. deterioration of glucose
- 21. a substance measured or studied in a diagnostic test
- 22. a barrel-shaped device with a plunger that is pulled to draw in blood
- 23. Standard sequence that collection tubes are filled
Down
- 1. Winged collection set-also called a _____ needle
- 3. Designates a sense of urgency - to be done within 10 minutes of order issue
- 5. contain a small retractable blade or needle used to puncture patient's skin
- 7. The point at which a medication is at its highest level in the bloodstream
- 8. Requirement to not eat or drink anything except water for 8-12 hours prior to labs being done
- 9. Lab phase from order to blood delivery to lab
- 11. The hollow space inside a needle
- 12. a test for the presence of bacterial or fungal pathogens in the blood
- 13. The threaded area at the base of needle that can be screwed into a holder or syringe
- 14. The angled opening of a needle
- 18. The point at which a medication is at its lowest level in the bloodstream
- 19. a designation indicating a test is not urgent