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includes physical, chemical, and microscopic exam of urine
urinalysis
urine or blood is screened for the presence of human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) antibodies
pregnancy testing
Whole blood is analysed for glucose levels
blood glucose
What is one step of quality control that you need to take prior to starting a test?
check the expiration date?
this sample can be collected at any time
random urine
blood cell counts that determine RBCs, WBCs, platelets
hematology
throat swabs are obtained to screen for group A streptococcus
rapid streptococcus testing
blood test to determine the approximate control of blood glucose levels over a 3 month period
hemoglobin A1C
What temperature should a lab refrigerator be kept?
2-8 degrees C or 35-46 degrees F
patient collects this sample first thing in the morning
first morning specimen
chemicals found in blood, CSF, urine, etc.
chemistry
a machine used to screen for oxygen-carrying protein in whole blood
hemoglobin
lipids are evaluated via a blood sample
cholesterol testing
What is the name of the most common type of color vision testing?
Ishihara test
patient cleanses the genitalia using 3 moist antiseptic wipes and urinates in the toilet slightly before urinating into the clean, sterile cup
clean-catch midstream
cytology
screening tool for analytes that are excreted
urinalysis
screening for the presence of H.pylori antibodies
Helicobacter Pylori
What is the name of the test that uses a small earbud to make sure the amount of air pressure applied?
Tympanometry
Using a large container, the patient discards first morning urine and then collects all remaining urination specimens for 24 hours
processes and stores blood and blood products for transfustion
blood bank
evaluated for the percentage of red blood cells
spun hematocrit
testing for the presence of the Epstein-Barr virus
Mononucleosis screening
What is the name of the machine/test that detects the lung's ability to function?
Spirometry
a sterile urine sample is collected via a catheter
catheterized collection