PCTC Microbiology

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Chemistry Section: Common tests include blood glucose, electrolytes, and total protein.

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These tests can confirm pregnancy or detect liver disorders.

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Blood Bank Section: Tube requirements for tests.

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Tests require a red top (plain) tube or a lavender/pink top tube.

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Blood Bank Section: Essential patient identification information.

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Includes patient's full name, date of birth, hospital ID, social security number, date and time of collection, and medical assistant’s initials.

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Microbiology Section: Focus of study.

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Observation of organisms not visible to the human eye, including parasitology, virology, mycology, and bacteriology.

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Veins of the arm: First vein of choice

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Median cubital is the first vein of choice.

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Veins of the arm: Second vein of choice

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The cephalic is the second vein of choice, used for most obese patients.

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Veins of the arm: Third vein of choice

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The Basilic vein is the third vein of choice due to the location of the nerves by the vein.

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Function of capillaries

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Capillaries are microscopic vessels that link arterioles and venules, forming a bridge between arteries and veins. They permit the exchange of CO2 and O2 between blood and other tissues.

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Blood in the capillary bed

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Blood in the capillary bed is a mix of arterial and venous blood.

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Definition of hemostasis

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Hemostasis is the maintenance of circulating blood in the liquid state and the retention of blood in the vascular system by preventing blood loss.