Common Lab Tests
This test examines the cells from the female body (cervix) to detect cancer
Pap smear
A laboratory professional with a Bachelor's Degree (4yrs) who uses microscope to look at cells
Cytotechnologist
A branch of the Microbiology Lab that studies bacteria is called
Bacteriology Lab
What is the study of tissues called?
Histology
Appearance of cloudiness in a normally clear liquid is called
Turbidity
This is coagulation test to monitor blood clotting capabilities
Prothrombin time
A lab worker w/ Associate's Degree ( 2 yrs ) plus training and who prepares tissues for microscopic observation by pathologist
Histological Technician
This Lab Department analyzes specimens for drugs
Toxicology Laboratory
The test that a phlebotomist performs to collect blood is called..
Venipuncture
A condition in which there is a reduction ( not enough) Red Blood Cells (RBC) or Erythrocytes is called
Anemia
Tests on blood serum to detect antibodies in response to an infection is done in this Laboratory
Immunology Lab
A lab worker who maintains the morgue area and may prepare bodies for autopsy.
Diener
A branch of the Microbiology Lab that studies Fungus
Mycology
What percentage is plasma on whole blood
55%
A federal law that protects a patient’s health information is called
HIPPA
This test in the Chemistry Department measures a fat in the blood
Cholesterol
A Medical Doctor w/ specialized training who uses lab testing to diagnose disease
Pathologist
This department stores blood for transfusions.
Blood Bank
Leukocytes is another name for what kind of blood cells?
White Blood Cells ( WBC)
The medical term for platelets is called
thrombocytes
This test in the Chemistry Department that measures sugar in a persons blood
Glucose
A professional who collects and processes blood samples from the human body
Phlebotomist
A branch of the Microbiology Lab that studies viruses.
Virology Lab
What is the study of cells called?
Cytology
When we examine the physical, chemical and microscopic parts of a specimen is called a....
Urinalysis