TERM 1
aliquot
DEFINITION 1
a portion of a blood sample that has been
removed/seperated from the primary specimen tube.
TERM 2
panic value
DEFINITION 2
a laboratory result that indicates a pathophysiologic state
that such variance with normal as to be life threatening;
these values should be defined and reported to the patient's
physician as soon as possible. Also called a "panic value."
TERM 3
photosensitive
DEFINITION 3
sensitivity to light, photosensitive substances will decompose
after exposure to bright light e.g., bilirubin.
TERM 4
pneumatic tube systems
DEFINITION 4
transportation system used to many health care facilities for
specimens and paperbased documentation. Considerations
for use of these systems involves evaluation of speed,
distance, control mechanisms, shock absorbency, sizes of
carriers, and breakage/spillage rates.
TERM 5
thermolabile
DEFINITION 5
describes a substance that is sensitive to higher
temperatures and specimens being tested for these
substances need to be chilled immediately.
