Definition:

A phrase used to describe a full set of labs. Called a rainbow because all the lab tubes are different colors for different tests.

Usage:

Get a rainbow on the patient.

Synonyms:

shotgun, shotgun lab

Created Jul 07, 2009

Definition:

Just in case tube. The additional, "just in case," tube of blood that is drawn in the event that the doctor requests more labs to be run later.

Usage:

I hope Dr. Davis doesn't ask for more labs because the JIC tube is MIA.

Synonyms:

just in case tube

Created Oct 07, 2009

Definition:

Individuals who take blood samples, often lab techs and phlebotomists.

Usage:

Again?! That leech was just in here an hour ago!

Synonyms:

vampires, blood suckers

Created Nov 08, 2009

Definition:

A laboratory data abbreviation used for urinalysis or for uric acid.

Usage:

He didn't get the job because he failed the UA. Why did he fail the UA? Well, perhaps the cocaine and marijuana was still in his system from the Sonisphere Festival.

Created Jan 23, 2010

Definition:

Ordering a host of medical tests to determine the cause of a patient's pain because everyone's clueless.

Usage:

The paninvestigram is underway.

Created Feb 08, 2010