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Aliquot

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A portion of specimen that has been taken for use or storage.

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Anticoagulants

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Chemical used to prevent blood from clotting

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Assay

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Analysis of substance

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Biopsy

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Removal of a living tissue from an organ

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Calibration

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Determination of the accuracy of an instrument

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Centrifuge

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A device that spins tubes at high speeds in order to push blood cells to the bottom of the tube.

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Condenser

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Part on the microscope that directs the beam of light from the source to the specimen

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Electrolyte

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Components important in maintaining fluid acid-base balance

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Excretion

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Waste matter eliminated from the body

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Glucose

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Amount of sugar present in the blood

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Hematology

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The study of blood & blood forming issues

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Hemolysis

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Destruction of red blood cells

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Immunohematology

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Study of blood diseases; blood banking.

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Leukocytes

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White blood cells

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Microbiology

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Study of microorganisms

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Parasitology

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Study of parasites

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Plasma

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The fluid portion of blood from tube containing anticoagulant

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Reagent

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Chemical substance that detects other substances in a chemical reaction

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Serum

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The liquid portion of blood after it has clotted

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Trough

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Point which the drug is at its lowest level on the body

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Thrombocyte

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Blood platelet

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Tourniquet

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Device used to facilitate vein prominence

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Toxicology

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The study, testing, and monitoring of toxic substances in blood

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Virology

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The study of viruses.

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ACD

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Acid citrate dextrose

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C&S

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Culture and sensitivity

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CHP

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Chemical hygiene plan

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CLIA

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Clinical laboratory improvements amenments

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CLT

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Clinical laboratory technologist

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CMS

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Centers for medicare and medicaid services

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CPT

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Current procedural terminology

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DHHS

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Department of health and human services

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ESR

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Erythrocyte sedimentation rate

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FSH

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Follicle stimulating hormone

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H&H

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Hemoglobin and hematocrit

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Hgb, Hb

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Hemoglobin

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Inf

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Infection

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MCO

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Managed care organization

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MLT

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Medical laboratory technician

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MSDS

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Material safety data sheets

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PBT

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Phlebotomy technician

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POCT

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Point of care testing

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POL

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Physicians office laboratories

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PPM

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Physician performed microscopy

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PT

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Prothrombin time

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RA factor

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Rheumatoid factor

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RBC, rbc

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Red blood count

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TDM

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Therapeutic drug monitoring

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TSH

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Thyroid stimulating hormone

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Immunology

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Study of immunity to diseases