Phlebotomy 2027 Exam Keywords

Study vocabulary and definitions for the Phlebotomy 2027 exam based on clinical keywords and laboratory standards.

Inpatient

A patient admitted to a healthcare facility for treatment, usually requiring an overnight stay.

Outpatient

A patient who receives healthcare services without being admitted overnight.

Discharge

The formal release of a patient from a healthcare facility.

CLIA

Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments; federal regulations that establish quality standards for laboratory testing to ensure accurate and reliable results.

Chemistry

The laboratory department that analyzes the chemical components of body fluids; the largest clinical laboratory department.

Order of veins

1. Median cubital

2. Cephalic

3. Basílica

Vein

A blood vessel that carries blood toward the heart

Venipuncture

The puncture of a vein, usually to collect a blood specimen.

Capillary

The smallest type of blood vessel; connects arterioles and venules and allows substances to pass between the blood and tissues.

Capillary puncture

A skin puncture used to collect a small amount of capillary blood; also called a dermal puncture.

CLSI

Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute; a nonprofit organization that develops voluntary standards and guidelines for laboratory procedures.