Specimen Integrity
What is the Minimal time PathGroup expects the IOP to let serum specimens Clot before Centrifuging?
35 minutes
True or False
You can Modify a Manifest after you Hit Pack for Transport?
False
Once the pack for transport button has been clicked, the manifest will be locked for any additional orders or changes.
ALWAYS double check your work before Pack for transport is clicked on!!
The importance of an Account Protocol is to help remind the IOP how to do things they don't do often or frequently?
True or False
False
The Account Protocol is Primarily used and needed for Floaters who cover your account.
When are Safety Meetings?
The third Thursday of Every Month
How much advanced notice is needed for PTO Requests?
2 weeks
ALSO you must already have the PTO in your bank to Request the time needed off
What is the Maximum Time allowed to let Serum Specimens Clot Prior to Centrifuging?
60 Minutes
What is the name of the Final Sheet to Print and should always be the Top Sheet Seen in your Shipment Bags?
Truck Sheet/Shipment Sheet
Account Protocols only need to be updated annually?
True or False
False- Account Protocols need to be updated ANYTIME there is a change at your office of any type.
-staffing
-hours
-specialty testing
Where do you locate a Patient Occurrence Form?
In Media Labs Document Control
PBT-0315-068F Patient Occurrence Form
Who do you call if you are sick and unable to make it to work or need to leave Early?
Your Supervisor
Letha
How many minutes does PathGroup require specimens to be Centrifuged for?
15 minutes
What is the name of the Final Sheet to Print and should always be the Top Sheet Seen in your Shipment Bags?
Specimen Sheet
How Long are we required to Keep Daily Checklists on Site?
2 years
What is PPE and What 3 type of PPE's are Required by PathGroup to be worn as an IOP or PSC phlebotomist while performing essential job duties?
Personal Protective Equipment
Uniforms- Scrubs/closed slip resistant shoes
Lab jackets
Face Shields - Anytime you are transferring lab samples from one container to another
How many days do you have to complete Revised SOP's Assigned Media Labs?
5 days
What could cause a specimen to come back as a Falsely elevated/High Potassium Level?
Hemolysis
Name the form you send if you leave a specimen out of your pack out by error and need to send it to the lab the following day
Trailing Specimen Form
It is optional to keep Copies of your Truck Sheet with your Daily Manifests.
True or False
False- Copies of all truck sheets should be made and kept with your Manifests filed daily.
(please manually copy these rather than using the additional copy button at the bottom of the page, this creates 2 copies of Manifests=unnecessary waste of paper and toner)
T or F
Only Black Ink can be used to fill out a Patient Occurrence Form?
False
Patient Occurrence Forms Must be filled out electronically and sent to your Supervisor
How Many Days do you have to Complete Annual Media labs assigned?
30 Days
What Pre-Analytic processing error could cause a Falsely Low Glucose Level on a final patient report?
Sending an UN-Spun Specimen
What 4 specimen categories or Lab Departments are counted and entered manually (not scanned in) during Pack out?
DNA
Cytology
Pathology/Histology
Molecular
SOP states the IOP will call client services after 7 days if a result is still pending?
T or F
False
The IOP is responsible for checking the Test Dictionary for estimated TAT. If it proceeds this time please EMAIL Client Services to inquire a Result date and TAT.
Bonus Point if you CC Letha and Courtney lol
Where can you Locate Procedures pertaining to Safety Manuals, Universal Precautions, & Fire Safety
PathGroup Intranet Safety and QM Link
How Long is the Monthly Safety Meeting Survey good for?
2 weeks