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A sample used for testing or analysis.
A medical professional who diagnoses diseases through lab tests.
Free from contamination by pathogens.
Completely free of all microorganisms.
A substance being measured or analyzed.
Performed outside a living organism, typically in a lab.
A standardized measure of blood coagulation.
A substance used to cause a chemical reaction.
A substance that can burn or corrode organic tissue.
A substance that can destroy or damage materials.
Blood that has had its red cells broken down.
A portion of a larger sample used for analysis.
Instruments that can puncture or cut skin.
Analysis related to legal investigations.
Fluids that leak out of blood vessels into tissues.
To withdraw fluid or tissue using suction.
A substance that prevents blood clotting.
A lab located within a physician's office.
An infection in any part of the urinary system.
Performs complex lab tests and analyzes results.
A professional who conducts routine lab tests.
A professional organization for medical technologists.
Advocates for clinical pathologists and laboratory professionals.
A professional who performs advanced lab testing.
A technician who assists in lab testing and analysis.
Supports laboratory operations and sample processing.
An assistant certified to perform lab tasks.
A technician trained to draw blood for tests.
Cells that carry oxygen throughout the body.
Cells that are part of the immune system.
Blood coagulation to monitor anticoagulant therapy.
A type of cholesterol linked to heart disease.
A type of cholesterol that helps remove other cholesterol.
Fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord.
Regulations to ensure quality lab testing.
Oversees health care programs and regulations.
Agency responsible for regulating food and drugs.
Protects public health and safety.
A virus that attacks the immune system.
A set of step-by-step instructions for tasks.
Processes to ensure lab services meet standards.
Measures to maintain the quality of lab results.
Regulates workplace safety and health.
Regulation for communicating chemical hazards.
Document detailing hazards of chemicals.
Gear worn to protect against hazards.
Other Potentially Infectious Material.
A virus that causes hepatitis B.
A virus that causes hepatitis C.
A temperature scale where water freezes at 0 degrees.
A temperature scale where water freezes at 32 degrees.
The international system of units.
Coordinates international public health efforts.
Microscopy tests performed by healthcare providers.
A chemical used in fungal testing.
Sets standards for pathology and laboratory services.
Patient privacy and health information security.
Revolutions per minute, a measure of speed.
Regulates thyroid gland activity.
The study of tissues and their structures.
The study of microorganisms.
A test strip used for urine analysis.
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Simple tests with low risk of error.
The consistency of test results.
The practice of cleaning hands to prevent infection.
Human Immunodeficiency Virus.
A device that maintains a controlled environment for cultures.
Microorganisms that naturally inhabit the body.
A test to assess kidney function.
A tube used to deliver or remove fluids.
A tool for measuring liquid volume.
The external opening of a canal or passage.
Solid particles that settle at the bottom of a sample.
Inflammation of the kidney's filtering units.
A test that measures the amount of a substance.
A test that determines the presence or absence of a substance.
The body's ability to maintain stable internal conditions.
An amino acid that can be harmful in excess.
An enzyme that breaks down esters.
A yellowing of the skin due to bilirubin buildup.
An atom or molecule with a net electric charge.
A solution with a lower concentration of solutes.
Stimulates the growth of ovarian follicles.
Reduced blood flow to the kidneys.
A solution with a higher concentration of solutes.
Substances that can damage the kidneys.
A method to achieve pregnancy without sexual intercourse.
Triggers ovulation and testosterone production.
A rapid test that detects specific antigens.
Single-celled organisms that can cause disease.
The act of making something impure by adding inferior substances.
A test that examines urine for various substances.
A method to collect urine to avoid contamination.
A coding system for medical procedures.
An essential electrolyte in the body.
An electrolyte crucial for heart and muscle function.