Specimen
Hand delivery, pneumatic tube system, automatic carrier
what is the common POC test ?
blood glucose level
What is the information included on a laboratory form?
- patients name
- date
- type of test
- ordering providers name
- ICD-10-CM code for diagnosis
- Initials (if requirred)
What does POC stand for?
Point of Care
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What is the purpose of a blood culture test?
To detect the presence of bacteria or fungi in the blood.
can the specific critical values differ by facility and change over time ?
True
What are the steps to a centrifuge?
What is the manual system?
Require human interaction during pre-examination, and post-examination steps in the testing process.
How long do you have to wash your hands before a procedure?
2-5 minutes
What is an automated carrier?
Using a transport vehicle, such as a motorized container car that travels on a network of tracks to various destinations with the facility. This includes some of the same features of the pneumatic tube systems.
What should you do when a critical value occurs?
Report this promptly and directly to the ordering provider.
what is A lab test that grows microorganisms from the body's specimens on a specific medium to help identify the organism causing disease and meds that will kill them
Culture and sensitivity
What is the Semi-automated systems?
Parts of the testing process require little to no human input.
Whats Iyads last name
Tranesh
What is the proper way to label a blood specimen?
Label the specimen with the patient's name, date of birth, date and time of collection as with with the collector's initials.
What are the key components of an accurate and comprehensive laboratory report?
Patient information, date and time, type of test, results, reference ranges, comments interpretations, and then signatures.
What are Labs face challenges
Time management Test accuracy Specimen rejection Specimen transportation
What is the Automated systems?
Require human intervention only when errors occur.
What is the order of draw?
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Red
Orange
Green
Lavender
Pink
Grey
Light Yellow
Royal Blue
When is a capillary blood sample preferred over a venous blood sample?
For infants, young children, or patients with difficult venous access.
What steps should a phlebotomist take to prepare both themselves and their equipment before performing a blood draw?
Personal preparation, ensure proper hand hygiene and wear proper attire. Equipment preparation including verification, sterilization, and workspace. Then patient preparation, making sure you have the correct patient and patient assessment.
Describe the steps involved in properly preparing and processing a blood sample for testing, including the importance of each step in ensuring accurate lab results.
Labeling the sample, its proper tube selection, mixing the sample, transporting the sample, centrifuging, aliquoting, storage, and documentation
what does DM stand for?
diabetes mellitus
What is the purpose of the chain of custody in specimen processing?
To ensure the integrity and proper handling of the specimen from collection to analysis.