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accession number

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sequential number assigned in the order received

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ambulatory

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walking about

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analyte

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substance undergoing analysis, such as glucose or cholesterol

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ASAP

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as soon as possible

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basal state

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metabolic condition after 12 hours of fasting & lack of exercise

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battery

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unlawful use of physical force or contact toward another individual

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bedside manner

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behavior that puts a patient at ease while healthcare personnel perform a procedure

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code of ethics

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rules of behavior that govern the practices of a profession or person

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assault

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unlawful act of threatening or causing a person to experience fear

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diurnal variation

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normal changes in lab values throughout the day

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edema

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accumulation of fluid in the tissues, usually resulting in swelling

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electronic health record (EHR)

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medical info stored in computerized formats

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electronic medical record (EMR)

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another term used to describe computerized documents

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ethics

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area of philosophy that examines values, actions, and choices to determine right & wrong

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fasting

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abstinence from food & liquids (except for water) for a specified periodd

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health insurance portability & accountability act (HIPAA)

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federal law that establishes a national standard for electronic healthcare transactions & protects the privacy & confidentiality of patient info; among other provisions, HIPAA states that info about a patient must not be discussed with individuals other than the patient unless the patient has given written or verbal permission

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hemoconcentration

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rapid increase in the ratio of blood components (cells) to plasma (liquid)

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hemodilution

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increase in plasma water

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interfering substances

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produces incorrect lab results

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lipemic

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cloudy serum or plasma following or caused by increased lipids (fats)

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peak level

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specimen collected when a serum drug level is at its highest level, usually 15 to 30 min after administration

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postprandial

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after eating a meal

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rapport

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behavior, courtesy, & respect given to a patient

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requisition

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documentation of a blood test order, usually generated by or at the request of a physician

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respondeat superior

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the employer is responsible for the acts of his or her employees

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sedentary

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not engaged in any physical activity

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STAT

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immediate need

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therapeutic drug monitoring

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physician management of an effective drug dose

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trough level

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specimen collected when a serum drug level is at its lowest level, usually immediately before the next scheduled dose is administered