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a sample of biological material (blood, tissue, etc.) collected for análisis. Specimen. Reference Range. White Blood Cells (WBCs). Hematocrit.

a substance used in an assay to cause a chemical reaction that helps detect the analyte. Reagent. Hemoglobin. Platelets. Cytology.

the normal or expected value range for a particular analyte. Reference Range. CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation). Biopsy. Rash.

the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. Hematocrit. White Blood Cells (WBCs). Hemoglobin. Dizzy.

percentage of blood volume made up of red blood cells. Reagent. Hematocrit. Viruses. Fever.

cells of the immune system, including various types with specific functions. Specimen. Reference Range. White Blood Cells (WBCs). Hematocrit.

cell fragments involved in blood clotting. Reagent. Hemoglobin. Platelets. Cytology.

single-celled organisms, some of which can cause infections. Reference Range. CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation). Biopsy. Bacteria.

microscopic parasites that require host cells to reproduce; causes of many illnesses. Reagent. Hematocrit. Viruses. Fever.

the study of the structure and composition of tissues. Histology. Cytology. Biopsy. Dizzy.

the study of individual cell structure and function. Histology. Cytology. Biopsy. Dizzy.

the removal of a small sample of tissue for diagnostic examination. Histology. Cytology. Biopsy. Dizzy.

feeling lightheaded or unsteady. Histology. Cytology. Biopsy. Dizzy.

high body temperature. Histology. Cytology. Biopsy. Fever.

an area of irritated or swollen skin. Rash. Reference Range. White Blood Cells (WBCs). Hematocrit.

emergency technique to help someone whose heart has stopped. Reference Range. CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation). Biopsy. Rash.