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Abdominal Paracentesis
A procedure to obtain a specimen of ascetic fluid for labratory study and to relieve pressure on the abdominal organs due to the presence of excess fluid.
Angiography
A diagnostic procedure enabling x-ray visual examination of the vascular system after an injection of a radiopaque dye.
Anoscopy
A visual examination of the anal canal using an anoscope (a lighted instrument).
Arterial Blood Gases
Specimen of arterial blood that assesses oxygenation, ventilation, and acid-base status.
Ascites
A large amount of fluid accumulation in the abdominal cavity.
Aspiration
Withdrawal of fluid that has abnormally collected (e.g., pleural cavity, abdominal cavity) or to obtain a specimen (e.g., cerebrospinal fluid).
Biopsy
Removal and examination of tissue.
Blood Chemistry
A number of tests performed on blood serum.
BUN - Blood Urea Nitrogen
A measure of blood level of urea, the end product of protein metabolism.
Cannula
A tube with a linen/channel that is inserted into a cavity or duct and is often fitted with a trocar during insertion for abdominal paracentesis; the part of the needle that is attached to the hub; also called a shaft.
Clean-catch/Midstream Urine Specimen
Urine specimens for urine culture. Sterile specimen container is used. Instruct client to begin voiding and then catch a sample during mid stream.
Clean Voided Urine Specimen
Urine specimens for routine urinalysis. Usually done first thing in the morning because it tends to have a higher, more uniform concentration and mire acidic pH than specimens later in the day. 10ml of urine is generally sufficient.
Colonoscooy
Visual examination of the interior of the colon with a colonoscope.
CBC - Complete Blood Count
Specimens of venous blood,; includes hemoglobin and hematocrit measurements, erythrocyte (red blood cell) count, leukocyte (white blood cell) count, red blood cell indices, and a differential white cell count.
CT - Computed Tomography
A painless, noninvasive x-ray procedure that has the unique capabilityof distinguishing minor differences in the density of tissues.
Creatinine
A nitrogenous waste that is excreted in the urine.
Cystoscope
A lighted instrument used to visualize the interior of the urinary bladder.
Cystoscopy
Visual examination of the urinary bladder with a cystoscope.
Echocardiogram
A noninvasive test that uses ultrasound to visualize structures of the heart and evaluate left ventricular function.
ECG - Electrocardiogram
A graph of he electrical activity of the heart.
Electrocardiography
Provides a graphic recording of the heart's electrical activity.
Expectorate
Spit out.
Guaiac Test
A test performed for occult (hidden) blood in the stool to detect gastrointestinal bleeding not visible to the eye.
Hematocrit
The proportion of red blood cells to the total blood volume.

Men: 40-54%
Women: 36-46%
Hgb - Hemoglobin
The red pigment in red blood cells that carries oxygen.

Men: 13.5-18 g/dl
Women: 12-15 g/dl

Anemic <10.5 g/dl
HbA1C - Hemoglobin A1C
Measurement of blood glucose that is bound to hemoglobin.
Hemoptysis
The presence of blood in sputum.
IVP - Intravenous Pyelography
X-ray filming of the kidneys and ureters after injection of a radiopaque material into the vein.
KUB - Kidneys/Ureters/Bladder
X-ray of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder.
Leukocyte
White blood cell.
Lumbar Puncture
Procedure in which cerebrospinal fluid is withdrawn through a needle inserted into the subarachnoid space of the spinal canal between the third and fourth lumbar vertebrae, or between the fourth and fifth lumbar vertebrae; also called a spinal tap.
Lung Scan
Records the emissions from radioisotopes that indicate how well gas and blood are travelling through the lungs. Also known as V/Q - Ventilation/Perfusion Scan.
MRI - Magnetic Resonance Imaging
A noninvasive diagnostic scanning technique in which the client is placed in a magnetic field.
Manometer
A glass or plastic tube calibrated in millimeters that is used to take cerebrospinal pressure readings.
Midstream Urine Specimen
Same as clean catch urine specimen.
Occult Blood
Hidden blood.
Peak Level
Indicates the highest concentration of the drug in the blood serum.
Phlebotomist
A person from a lab who performs venipuncture, collecting the blood specimen for the tests ordered by the HCP.
Polycythemia
A condition in which clients with chronic hypoxia may develop higher than normal counts of red blood cells.
PET - Positron Emission Tomography
A noninvasive radiologic study that involves the injection or inhalation of radioisotope.
Proctoscopy
The view of the rectum.
Proctosigmoidoscooy
The viewing of the rectum and sigmoid colon.
Radiopharmaceutical
A pharmaceutical (targeted to a specific organ) labeled with a radioisotope, administered through various routes, to determine hyperfunction or hypofunction of the organ.
Reagent
A substance used to produce a chemical reaction to detect or measure other substances.
RBC - Red Blood Cell Count
Number of red blood cells per cubic millimeter of whole blood.
RBC - Red Blood Cell Indicates
Evaluate size, weight, and hemoglobin concentrations of RBC's.
Retrograde Pyelography
A radiographic study used to evaluate the urinary tract.
Saliva
The clear liquid secreted by the salivary glands in the mouth.
Serum Osmolality
A measure of the solute concentration of the blood.
Specific Gravity
The weight or degree of concentration of a substance compared with that of an equal volume of another, such as distilled water, taken as a standard.
Sputum
The mucous secretion from the lungs, bronchi and trachea.
Steatorrhea
Excessive amount of fat in the stool due to a malabsorption syndrome or pancreatic enzyme deficiency.
Stress Electrocardiography
Uses ECG's to assess a clients response to an increased cardiac workload during exercise.
Thoracentesis
A procedure to remove excess fluid or air from the pleural cavity to ease breathing or to introduce chemotherapeutic drugs intrapleurally.
Trocar
A sharp, pointed instrument.
Trough Level
Represents the lowest concentration of a drug in the blood serum.
Ultrasonography
The use of ultrasound to produce an image of an organ or tissue.
Urine Osmolality
A measure of the solute concentration of urine, a more exact measurement of urine concentration than specific gravity.
Venipuncture
Puncture of a vein for collection of a blood specimen or for infusion of therapeutic solutions.
WBC - White Blood Cell Count
Determines the number of circulating WBC's per cubic millimeter of whole blood.

4,500-11,000