Temperature & Blood-Handling Glossary

An ideal object that absorbs all incident radiation (emissivity 1), used as a temperature standard source.

The ratio of an object's thermal emission to a blackbody at the same temperature (0–1); affects infrared measurement.

The maximum temperature spread between points in the working zone at one moment (spatial).

The fluctuation of temperature at a single point over time (temporal).

How close a measured or set value is to the true value, verified against a traceable standard.

The ability to trace a measurement through an unbroken calibration chain to a national or international standard.

The range of possible error in a result, often given as a ± value with a confidence level.

A frozen, clotting-factor-rich plasma component, thawed uniformly near 37°C before use.

The amount of oxygen dissolved in a culture medium, supplied by shaking that renews the gas-liquid interface.

Rupture of red blood cells, which can be caused by overheating blood — hence blood warming must not overheat.

Two shaking motions: circular (orbital) and back-and-forth (reciprocating).

The quality management system for medical-device manufacturing; Hotech is certified to Taiwan QMS and ISO 13485.