Medical Laboratory and Capillary Puncture Review 3

A set of vocabulary flashcards covering laboratory procedures, infection control, and capillary puncture protocols from the lecture notes.

Hand decontamination

An example of a work practice control that reduces the risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

Droplet transmission

A type of contact infection transmission involving the transfer of an infective microbe to the mucous membranes of a susceptible individual by means of a cough or sneeze.

EDTA specimens (skin puncture)

Specimens obtained before other specimens when collected by skin puncture to minimize the effects of platelet clumping.

Lateral plantar surface

The safest area for performing an infant heel puncture.

Wiping away the first drop of blood

A step in skin puncture used to eliminate tissue fluid contamination.

Purple top microcollection container

The specific container used to collect a specimen for a CBC (Complete Blood Count).

Lancet insertion depth

The depth that must be controlled during capillary puncture to avoid injuring the heel bone.

5th finger (pinky)

A site that should not be used for capillary puncture, even if the patient has cold hands.