Lab Departments
A department that studies red and white blood cells
Hematology
Most clinical laboratories are operated under the direction of this individual.
Pathologist
Include provisions for warning labels or other appropriate forms of warning to alert all workers to potential hazards, suitable protective equipment, exposure control procedures, and implementation of training and education programs.
OSHA Standards
Process of eliminating many or all pathogenic microorganisms, except bacterial spores, on inanimate objects
disinfection
Blood clotting is tested
Coagulation or Hemostasis
What are the two primary accrediting organizations for clinical laboratories?
CAP - College of American Pathologists
TJC - The Joint Commission
Describes hazards, safe handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous chemicals.
Safety data sheets (SDS
OSHA issued a federal standard in 1991 mandating employers to provide this vaccine to all employees who have or may have occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious material.
Hepatitis B vaccine
Where glucose and drug toxicology is performed
Chemistry
This organization is involved in creating safe work environments and ensuring that every precaution is taken to maintain that safe atmosphere.
OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Treating each and every specimen as if it were potentially infectious.
Standard Precautions
This skin test can be used to screen healthcare workers for exposure to tuberculosis (TB).
Purified Protein Derivative (PPD) Skin Test
Identification of pathogens from urine, blood, or sputum (among others), is the focus of this department.
Microbiology
The government agency that has administrative responsibility for both the Medicare and CLIA ‘88 programs.
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - CMS
A Class C fire involves this type of equipment.
Electrical
Body fluid specimens, including blood, must be placed in this type of container to prevent leakage during transport and disposal
biohazard container
Includes PCR testing and is the fastest growing area of the lab
Molecular Diagnostics
What are the three levels of laboratory testing established by CLIA regulation?
Waived, moderately complex and highly complex testing.
The most important safety precaution.
Hand washing
A laboratory program that not only provides proper equipment to laboratory personnel, but includes written plans, employee training, and regular assessment
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) program