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Flash In venipuncture a small amount of blood appears in the neck of the syringe or a
butterfly's tubing. Sign that the vein is accessed correctly
Fomite An inanimate object that transports microoganisms
Formed elements red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets
Galactosemia a rare genetic metabolic disorder that affects an individual's ability to
metabolize the sugar galactose properly
Gauge Needle Diameter is measured by gauge; the larger the needle diameter, the
smaller the gauge
Geriatrics branch of medicine dealing with older individuals and their medical problems
, Germicide An agent that kills pathogenic microoganisms
Glucose Sugar is measured in blood and urine specimens to determine presence or
absence of diabetes
glucose meter (glucometer) A device that individuals with diabetes use to measure the
amount of sugar in their blood stream
Good Samaritan Law This law deals with the rendering of first aid by health care
professionals at the scene of an accident or sudden injury.
Gram The primary metric unit of weight
Growth Hormone Stimulates amino acids used for protein synthesis and causes lipólisis
which provide catabolism of fatty acids
D-dimer test A test that use light blue (sodium citrate tube) to help rule out presence of
inappropriate blood clot