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Area in front of the elbow
antecubital space
Blood vessels that carry blood from the heart
arteries
narrow middle layer of white blood cells and platelets in a centrifuged whole blood specimen
buffy coat
microscopic blood vessels that contain a mixture of arterial and venous blood
capillaries
process by which blood flows freely into a capillary tube in microcollection procedures
capillary action
a condition in which the skin and mucous membranes are blue; caused by an oxygen deficiency
cyanotic
abnormal collection of fluid in interstitial spaces
edema
to remove air to produce a vacuum
evacuate
tumor or swelling of blood in the tissues (resulting in bruising during blood collection procedures)
hematoma
condition in which blood concentration of large molecules such as proteins, cells, and coagulation factors increases
hemoconcentration
fluid or semifluid substances found in body
humors
all the fluid except blood thta is found in the space between tissues
interstitial fluid
aka: tissue fluid
inner tubular space of a needle, vessel, or tube
lumen
collecting a small amount blood
microcollection
inflammation of the bone; caused by bacterial infection
osteomyelitis
gently touching and pressing down on an area to feel texture, size, and consistency
palpating
tiny purple or red skin spots caused by small amounts of blood under the skin; found in those with coagulation problems; condition can lead to excessive bleeding during phlebotomy procedures
petechiae
"blood collection"
phlebotomy
Greek word phlebo "vein"
and tomy means "to cut"
liquid part of whole blood
plasma
liquid part obtained when blood is clotted; lacks the clotting factors
serum
fainting
syncope
blood vessels that carry blood toward the heart
veins