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Specialty Testing
Specimen Collection
Reference Ranges
100

A 1988 amendment that regulates federal standards that apply to all clinical laboratory testing performed on humans in the United States

CLIA(Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments)

100

To obtain more accurate results on a spirometry test, a patient should be advised to do what

Apply a nose clip

100

How far away should a patient stand from the chart when doing a vision test

20 ft

100

Tests related to chemistry, immunology, microbiology, and hematology are considered waived by what amendment

CLIA

100

The reference range/results for a Hemoglobin (HgB) test for Males is?

13.5 to 17.5 g/dL

200

Study of cause, prognosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases related to blood

Hematology

200

Documenting control sample results when performing certain laboratory tests on a log is referred to as

Quality Control

200

During an allergy test how long should the MA wait to identify a Wheal as a possible allergen

15 mins

200

For pregnancy testing, what antibody are they looking for in the urine or blood sample

hCG(human chorionic gonadotropin)

200

For a Complete Blood Count (CBC), what is the reference range for the white blood cell count

4,500 to 1,1000/mm3

300

A lab test used to check stool samples for hidden (occult) blood

FOBT(Fecal Occult Blood Test)

300

The laboratory courier cannot pick up the patient’s urine sample for another 4 hours. Which method will ensure specimen preservation

Storing the urine in the refrigerator 

300

A noninvasive test that detects the lung's ability to function is called

Spirometry/pulmonary function test

300

What is evaluated from a capillary blood sample for cholesterol testing

Lipids

300

What is the expected value of normal fasting blood Glucose

70 mg/dL to 100 mg/dL

400

Vision test to assess for color deficiency/colorblindness

Ishihara Test

400

Which number of antiseptic wipes will be provided for a female patient when instructing them to obtain a clean catch

3

400

No large meals 2hrs before, no smoking 1-2 hrs before, and discontinuing bronchodilators are all preparations before what test?

Spirometry Test

400

On an H. Pylori rapid test, how many drops of serum are needed

3 drops

400

Hemoglobin A1C, must be below this percentage to be considered normal

Below 5.7%
500

Device that measures the amount of air exhaled upon forceful exhalation 

Peak Flow Meter

500

Midstream, 24-hour, catheterization, are considered as types specimen collections for what

Urine

500

What is the most common color deficiency?

red-green deficiency

500

True or False, checking the temperature of the laboratory refrigerator is considered a quality assurance measure

True
500

What does g/dL stand for

grams per deciliter

      

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