Laboratory Tools
a lipped cylindrical glass container for laboratory use.
What is a beaker?
Inventor of the beaker.
Who is John Joseph Griffin?
The first step of 5S. Remove unnecessary items from each area.
What is sort?
P.A.S.S Method for using a fire extinguisher.
This test, is the most common blood test performed. It measures the types and numbers of cells in the blood, including red and white blood cells and platelets.
What is a Complete Blood Count (CBC)?
an instrument for measuring and indicating temperature.
What is a thermometer?
Inventor of the rubber glove.
Who is William Stewart Halsted?
The second step of 5S. Organize and identify storage for efficient use.
What is set in order?
R.A.C.E acronym for fire safety.
What is Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish or Evacuate?
This test is used to diagnose and monitor diabetes.
What is Hemoglobin A1C testing?
an optical instrument used for viewing very small objects, such as mineral samples or animal or plant cells, typically magnified several hundred times
What is a microscope?
Invented the laboratory thermometer at the end of the sixteenth century in Italy.
Who is Santorio Santorio?
Third step in 5S. Clean and inspect each area regularly.
What is Shine?
This hazard symbol means irritant.
What is the explanation point symbol?
Used to test for diagnosis and treatment of infections. Illnesses such as urinary tract infections, pneumonia, strep throat, MRSA and meningitis can be detected and tested for appropriate antibiotic treatment.
What are cultures?
a slender tube attached to or incorporating a bulb, for transferring or measuring out small quantities of liquid.
What is a Pipette?
Who is Swedish inventor De Laval?
Fourth step in 5S. Incorporate 5S into standard operating procedures
What is standardize?
This symbol means acute toxicity.
What is the skull and cross bones hazard symbol?
This test measures how long it takes blood to clot. This coagulation test measures the presence and activity of five different blood clotting factors.
What is Prothrombin Time (PT or Pro Time)?
Essential equipment in the laboratory that provides a temperature-controlled environment to support growth of microbiological cultures.
What is an incubator?
In the 1980's, he opened the first automated laboratory.
Who is Dr. Masahide Sasaki?
The fifth step in 5S. Assign responsibility, track progress, and continue the cycle
What is sustain?
a document that lists information relating to occupational safety and health for the use of various substances and products.
What is MSDS? or Material safety Data Sheet.
A group of tests used to evaluate cardiac risk. It includes cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
What is a Lipid Panel?