Common Lab Tests
People who work in a Lab
Departments in Lab
Miscellaneous
This is called...
100

This test examines the cells from the female body (cervix) to detect cancer

Pap smear

100

A laboratory professional with a Bachelor's Degree (4yrs) who uses microscope to look at cells

Cytotechnologist

100

A branch of the Microbiology Lab that studies bacteria is called

Bacteriology Lab

100

What is the study of tissues called?

Histology

100

 Appearance of cloudiness in a normally clear liquid is called

Turbidity

200

This is coagulation test to monitor blood clotting capabilities 

Prothrombin time

200

A lab worker w/ Associate's Degree ( 2 yrs ) plus training and who prepares tissues for microscopic observation by pathologist

Histological Technician 

200

This Lab Department analyzes specimens for drugs

Toxicology Laboratory

200

The test that a phlebotomist performs to collect blood is called..

Venipuncture

200

A condition in which there is a reduction ( not enough) Red Blood Cells (RBC) or Erythrocytes is called 

Anemia

300

Tests on blood serum to detect antibodies in response to an infection is done in this Laboratory

Immunology Lab

300

A lab worker who maintains the morgue area and may prepare bodies for autopsy. 

Diener

300

A branch of the Microbiology Lab that studies Fungus

Mycology 

300

What percentage is plasma on whole blood

55%

300

A federal law that protects a patient’s health information is called

HIPPA

400

This test in the Chemistry Department measures a fat  in the blood

Cholesterol

400

A Medical Doctor w/ specialized training who uses lab testing to diagnose disease

Pathologist

400

This department stores blood for transfusions.

Blood Bank

400

Leukocytes is another name for what kind of blood cells?

White Blood Cells ( WBC) 

400

The medical term for platelets is called

thrombocytes

500

This test in the Chemistry Department that measures sugar in a persons blood

Glucose

500

A professional who collects and processes blood samples from the human body

Phlebotomist

500

A branch of the Microbiology Lab that studies viruses.

Virology Lab

500

What is the study of cells called?

Cytology

500

When we examine the physical, chemical and microscopic parts of a specimen is called a.... 

Urinalysis