Guide to phlebotomy 1-39 (NHCO) Questions
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Citrate A compound that is an intermediate in the citric acid cycle (krebs cycle)
Citrate chelates (binds) calcium ions, preventing blood clotting and thus is an effective
anticoagulant
Coagulation Factors Group of plasma protein substances
Complete blood count (CBC) The number of red blood cells, white blood cells and
platelets present in a patients blood sample
Coumadin The trademark for the preparation of warfarin sodium
Creatinine clearance A 24 hour urine and serum test that is both a blood and urine
collection
, C-reactive protein (CRP) blood test used to measure the level of inflammation in the
body; produced in the liver
Cyanotic Bluish skin color due to lack of Oxygen
Cystitis inflammation of the urinary bladder
Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) The safety of the lab and standards
of testing
Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) Nonprofit group of volunteers in their
spefic field that over sees
Joint Commission Cares about the improvement of healthcare quality of healthcare
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) The organization responsible for
health and safety in the workplace.
and Answers|Latest Update
Citrate A compound that is an intermediate in the citric acid cycle (krebs cycle)
Citrate chelates (binds) calcium ions, preventing blood clotting and thus is an effective
anticoagulant
Coagulation Factors Group of plasma protein substances
Complete blood count (CBC) The number of red blood cells, white blood cells and
platelets present in a patients blood sample
Coumadin The trademark for the preparation of warfarin sodium
Creatinine clearance A 24 hour urine and serum test that is both a blood and urine
collection
, C-reactive protein (CRP) blood test used to measure the level of inflammation in the
body; produced in the liver
Cyanotic Bluish skin color due to lack of Oxygen
Cystitis inflammation of the urinary bladder
Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) The safety of the lab and standards
of testing
Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) Nonprofit group of volunteers in their
spefic field that over sees
Joint Commission Cares about the improvement of healthcare quality of healthcare
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) The organization responsible for
health and safety in the workplace.
