Medical Technologist Terminology Flashcards
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The term 'phlebotomy' refers to:
Answer: The act of drawing blood from a vein
Phlebotomy is the clinical procedure of incising a vein or puncturing it to collect a blood specimen.
What does 'pyuria' indicate in a urinalysis report?
Answer: Presence of white blood cells in urine suggesting infection or inflammation
Pyuria is defined as ≥5-10 WBCs per high-power field in urine sediment, commonly associated with urinary tract infection.
In clinical chemistry, 'substrate' refers to:
Answer: The molecule upon which an enzyme acts
A substrate is the specific molecule an enzyme binds and converts to product during a biochemical reaction.
Which term describes the ability of a test to give the same result on repeated measurements of the same sample?
Answer: Precision
Precision (reproducibility) is the closeness of agreement between repeated measurements under identical conditions.
The term 'agglutination' in serology describes:
Answer: Clumping of particles (cells or latex beads) caused by antibody cross-linking antigens
Agglutination is the visible clumping of antigen-bearing particles when cross-linked by multivalent antibodies.
What does 'coagulation' refer to in hematology?
Answer: The process by which blood forms a solid clot
Coagulation is the cascade of enzymatic reactions converting soluble fibrinogen to insoluble fibrin to form a stable clot.
The term 'supernatant' in laboratory procedures refers to:
Answer: The clear liquid layer above a sediment or pellet after centrifugation
The supernatant is the liquid portion remaining above the sediment after centrifugal separation.