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31 Cards in this Set
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accession number
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a unique nubmer generated when the test request is entered into the computer
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aerosol
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a susbstance released in the form of a fine mist
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aliquot
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a portion of a sample used for testing
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analyte
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a general term for a substance undergoing analysis
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barcode
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a series of black and white stripes of varying widths corresponding to letters and numbers, the stripes can be grouped together to represent patient names, identification numbers or lab tests
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CPU-
central processing unit |
handles input/output ie.. manipulation and calcuation of data
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central processing
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also called specimen processing, where all specimens are received and prepared for testing
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centrifugation
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a process of separating substances of different densities, such as blood and urine, by using a centrifuge a machine that spins substances at high speeds
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cursor
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a flashing marker on the CRT that indicates where the next key stroke will appear
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data
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information collected for analysis or computation
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hardware
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cpu, monitor, and all peripherals, such as barcode readers, modems, and joysticks
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icon
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a small representative image used to access documents and software programs
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id code
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a code given to a user along with a password. the ID code identifies each person entering data into the system, may not remain confidential because others may need to use the code to verify their collections
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impermeable
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impenetrable, not allowing passage of fluids, as required in some lab coats
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input
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data that are entered into a CPU
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interface
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a device that enables two normally noncompatible circuits or parts to function together as in computers or computerized instrumentation
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LIS-
laboratory information system |
a complete software program for clinical laboratory speciment collection, reporting and quality assurance
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menu
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a listing on the computer screen of options from which the user selects the program or process he or she needs
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mnemonic
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momory-aiding code, such as the abbreviations used to request the appropriate computer program or function necessary to process data
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monitor
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a cathode-ray tube used for display of television or computer information
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networking
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simple interoffice connections or connection of complex systems between several organizations in different cities or across continents
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online
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when a computer system is operational
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output
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and data that flow from from the CPU to it peripherals
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password
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a unique identification of a person that allows him or her to become a system user
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pneumatic tube
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a unidirectional, continuously operating vacuum system that trasfers speicmens in plexiglas carriers from teh patient units to the laboratory.
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preanalytical
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before analysis
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RAM-
Random access memory |
temporary storage of data in the CPU that will be lost when power is discontinued, unless transferred to permanent storage
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ROM-
read only memory |
firmware installed by the manufacturer, its purpose is to instruct the CPU on how to begin the necessary operations requested by the user
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software
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computer programs
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storage
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a place for keeping data. outside the computer it is called secondary storage
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user manual
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a manual containing speiment collection information, including the type of specimen required
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