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• Phlebotomy
  == Phlebotomy == ...d: /flɪˈbɒtəmi/) is a medical procedure that involves the drawing of blood for diagnostic purposes, medical treatments, or blood donations. The term is de
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• Vacutainer
  ...tainer''' is a blood collection tube system that is used in [[phlebotomy]] for the collection and storage of blood samples. The system is designed to draw ...a red-top tube is used for serum tests, while a lavender-top tube is used for [[hematology]] tests.
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• Phlebotomist
  .../) is a healthcare professional who is trained to draw blood from patients for various laboratory tests and procedures. ...ques. They also perform basic laboratory tasks, such as setting up samples for analysis and entering data into a computer system. Phlebotomists often work
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• Draw
  ...ology to describe the process of extracting or pulling blood from the body for testing or transfusion purposes. ...A person who performs phlebotomy is called a phlebotomist, they draw blood for testing, transfusions, research, or blood donations.
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• Collapsed vein
  * [[Phlebotomy]]: Frequent drawing of blood for medical testing can cause veins to collapse. ...g the underlying cause. This may include discontinuing the use of the vein for blood draws or injections, treating any underlying diseases, and promoting
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• Blood draw
  ...(Blue …) A procedure that uses a needle to draw blood from a vein, usually for laboratory tests. A blood draw may also be done to remove extra red blood c ...d blood cells from the blood to treat certain blood disorders. Also called phlebotomy and venipuncture {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]]
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• Venipuncture
  ...NK-cher) A procedure that uses a needle to draw blood from a vein, usually for laboratory tests. Venipuncture can also be done to remove extra red blood c ...the blood to treat certain blood disorders. Also called blood sampling and phlebotomy {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]]
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• Juvenile hemochromatosis
  ...caused by mutations in the [[HFE2]] gene. This gene provides instructions for making a protein that helps control the amount of iron absorbed from the di ...hemochromatosis involves regular removal of blood (a procedure known as [[phlebotomy]]) to reduce iron levels. In severe cases, [[iron chelation therapy]] may b
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• Drawdown
  ...drawing a liquid from a well or other reservoir, often in the context of [[phlebotomy]] or other medical procedures. The term is derived from the English words " ...Phlebotomy]]: The act or practice of drawing blood from patients or donors for testing, transfusions, donations, or research.
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• Near-infrared vein finder
  * [[Venipuncture]]: The process of puncturing a vein, typically for the purpose of drawing blood or inserting an IV line. ...from patients and taking the blood specimens to the laboratory to prepare for testing.
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• Haemochromatosis type 3
  ...sorder, caused by mutations in the [[TFR2]] gene. This gene is responsible for regulating iron absorption in the body. When mutated, it leads to uncontrol Treatment for Haemochromatosis type 3 primarily involves therapeutic phlebotomy, a procedure to remove blood from the body to reduce iron levels. In some c
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• Collecting
  ...les of bodily fluids, tissues, or other biological materials are collected for laboratory testing or analysis. ...en used since the late 19th century to refer to the gathering of specimens for scientific study.
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• Hemochromatosis type 4
  ...arily involves reducing iron levels in the body through a process called [[phlebotomy]], in which blood is regularly removed from the body. Dietary changes may a * [[Phlebotomy]]
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• Blood sample
  ...mall quantity of blood taken from a person's body, typically via a needle, for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. ...are used in a variety of medical tests, known as [[blood tests]], to check for certain diseases and conditions. They can also be used to check the functio
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• Laboratory specimen
  ...d or tissue, that is taken from an individual and sent to a [[laboratory]] for testing. The results of these tests can help diagnose, monitor, or rule out ...s is the most common type of laboratory specimen. It is often used to test for conditions such as anemia, infection, and diabetes.
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• Hyperviscosity
  ...ate in which the blood becomes too thick and sticky, which makes it harder for the blood to flow through the small blood vessels. This can lead to a varie ...lood cancers, [[phlebotomy]] for polycythemia vera, or [[plasma exchange]] for conditions causing high protein levels in the blood.
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• Venesection
  '''Venesection''' (pronounced: /ˌviːnɪˈsɛkʃən/), also known as '''[[Phlebotomy]]''' or '''[[Bloodletting]]''', is a medical procedure that involves the dr ...blood into a syringe or vial. The blood can then be tested in a laboratory for various diseases or conditions.
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• Hyperviscosity syndrome
  ...e [[chemotherapy]] for conditions like multiple myeloma, or [[phlebotomy]] for conditions like polycythemia vera.
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• Basilic
  ...se it was considered the 'king' among veins in the traditional system of [[phlebotomy]]. ...hial vein]], forming the [[axillary vein]]. The basilic vein is often used for [[venipuncture]] (blood draw) and the insertion of [[peripheral venous cath
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• Clinical laboratory science
  ...taining to the sickbed, and the Greek word 'laboratorium', meaning a place for labor or work. * [[Clinical Chemistry]]: This involves the analysis of bodily fluids for chemical components such as blood glucose and electrolytes.
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