Guide to phlebotomy 88-102 (NHCO)
Questions and Answers Verified by Experts
Neonatal/ neonate of, relating to, or affecting the newborn and especially the human
infant during the first month after birth
nosocomial infection Healthcare setting acquired infections
NPO- non per os The Latin phrase "non per os" means nothing by mouth. Patients are not
allowed food or drink, including water. This restriction is placed on a patient before and after a
procedure.
Layperson's terms This means using words that someone who is not an expert can
understand.
Lipemic Serum and plasma portions appear milky after blood is spun and separated in a
centrituge
Laboratory information system (LIS) Laboratory information system used to order test,
print labels/ specimens and test results
Questions and Answers Verified by Experts
Neonatal/ neonate of, relating to, or affecting the newborn and especially the human
infant during the first month after birth
nosocomial infection Healthcare setting acquired infections
NPO- non per os The Latin phrase "non per os" means nothing by mouth. Patients are not
allowed food or drink, including water. This restriction is placed on a patient before and after a
procedure.
Layperson's terms This means using words that someone who is not an expert can
understand.
Lipemic Serum and plasma portions appear milky after blood is spun and separated in a
centrituge
Laboratory information system (LIS) Laboratory information system used to order test,
print labels/ specimens and test results
