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If the provider orders ____ labs. This mean they are to be done immediately
STAT
Used to view objects too small to be seen with the naked eye
Microscope
Should immediately dispose any broken glass, needles, etc in this type of container
Sharps
Used when solids must be separated from liquids
Centrifuge
If it hasn’t been documented
it never happened
All lab specimens should be properly what?
Labeled
Should do this before and after every patient procedure
Wash hands
What is the study of blood and coagulation
Hematology
3:00 PM in military time is
1500
A series of laboratory tests associated with a particular organ or disease is called this kind of testing
Profile
What should you maintain when disclosing test results
confidentiality
Used to ensure the reliability of the test results
Quality control
A sample of body fluid, waste product, or tissue collected for analysis is a
Specimen
A blood sample is sent to the lab and rejected due to red blood cell destruction. Which term defines this reason for rejection?
Hemolyzed
Usually have warning alarms if temperature exceeds or falls below specified range
Incubator
Should do this before and after eating
Wash your hands
The physical, chemical, and microscopic examination of urine is called this
Urinalysis
________are materials or situations that present risk or potential risk of infection
Biohazards
There are many departments of a laboratory. Which department deals with the study of bacteria, fungi, and viruses?
Microbiology
What should you do when entering and before leaving the patient area
wash your hands
Which term defines patient laboratory results that have a definite numerical value
Quantitative
Should do this after contact with body fluid, even if gloves were worn
Wash your hands
______ determine characteristics of cells, such as size, shape, and maturity
Qualitative tests
You (the MA) can disclose lab results to the patient if the physician has done what?
reviewed, signed, and given permission
Before and after using the restroom you should
Wash your nasty hands