blood
The meaning of Anticoagulant is?
Not clotting
what degree should you draw blood at in the dorsal hand
10
Lancets should be no deeper then?
2.0mm
Point of care test or also called…?
Waived test
A UA may be collected to detect?
Uti
When doing a blood smear the slide must be angled what degree?
30 degree angle
What is the last vein of choice
Basilic
What is the safest area for a heel stick?
Medial or lateral sides
Everyday, or anytime you open a new lot(equipment)
When is it best to collect urine for a pregnancy test?
First thing in the morning
Hemolysis mean?
Breakdown of red blood cells
Protective precaution is used for patients with
Low immune system
Applying pressure after a venipuncture will prevent?
A hematoma (bruise)
During quality control checks you may check?
Supply’s for expiration dates, equipment testing, routine cleaning
Name a point of care test beside glucose testing?
Pregnancy test, drug testing, flu test, UA, occult blood
A blood smear should have what type of edge?
Feathered edge
Droplet precautions may be used for what diagnosis
Strep, flu
Blood cultures check for the presence of
Bacteria
What is a standard CLSI has developed?
Order of draw
Name POC swabs that may be collected
Flu, strep
A hemoglobin test is checking for?
The amount of rbc in your body
A patient who is receiving a venipuncture is allergic to alcohol what can be used?
Chlorexidine
Using the antiseptic providone iodine may affect what test?
Potassium, glucose
ClIA does what? (Clinical laboratory improvement amendments)
Health inspector for phlebotomy labs
When collecting an occult blood test labs are checking for?
GI bleed (blood) or colorectal cancer