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Antiseptic
Disinfectant, antibacterial cleanser
Bevel
Tip of needle angled to form a sharp point
Hematoma
Bruise, clot at site of injury
Palpate
to examine by touch
Syncope
Fainting
Erythrocytes
red blood cells make up 44% of whole blood
Hematocrit
A blood test that measures how much of a persons blood is made up of RBCs
Hemoglobin
Iron containing protein that transports oxygen to the tissues
Leukocytes
WBCs that fight infection
Thrombocytes
Platelets - help form blood clots to slow or stop bleeding
Requisition
Lab request form
Phlebotomy
Surgical opening of a vein to withdraw blood
Antecubital Fossa
Pit of the elbow
Lancet
Sharp tool used in capillary punctures
Tourniquet
a flat band used in venipuncture to make veins easier to identify and enter