Vocabulary
A 1988 amendment that regulates federal standards that apply to all clinical laboratory testing performed on humans in the United States
CLIA(Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments)
To obtain more accurate results on a spirometry test, a patient should be advised to do what
Apply a nose clip
How far away should a patient stand from the chart when doing a vision test
20 ft
Tests related to chemistry, immunology, microbiology, and hematology are considered waived by what amendment
CLIA
The reference range/results for a Hemoglobin (HgB) test for Males is?
13.5 to 17.5 g/dL
Study of cause, prognosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases related to blood
Hematology
Documenting control sample results when performing certain laboratory tests on a log is referred to as
Quality Control
During an allergy test how long should the MA wait to identify a Wheal as a possible allergen
15 mins
For pregnancy testing, what antibody are they looking for in the urine or blood sample
hCG(human chorionic gonadotropin)
For a Complete Blood Count (CBC), what is the reference range for the white blood cell count
4,500 to 1,1000/mm3
A lab test used to check stool samples for hidden (occult) blood
FOBT(Fecal Occult Blood Test)
The laboratory courier cannot pick up the patient’s urine sample for another 4 hours. Which method will ensure specimen preservation
Storing the urine in the refrigerator
A noninvasive test that detects the lung's ability to function is called
Spirometry/pulmonary function test
What is evaluated from a capillary blood sample for cholesterol testing
Lipids
What is the expected value of normal fasting blood Glucose
70 mg/dL to 100 mg/dL
Vision test to assess for color deficiency/colorblindness
Ishihara Test
Which number of antiseptic wipes will be provided for a female patient when instructing them to obtain a clean catch
3
No large meals 2hrs before, no smoking 1-2 hrs before, and discontinuing bronchodilators are all preparations before what test?
Spirometry Test
On an H. Pylori rapid test, how many drops of serum are needed
3 drops
Hemoglobin A1C, must be below this percentage to be considered normal
Device that measures the amount of air exhaled upon forceful exhalation
Peak Flow Meter
Midstream, 24-hour, catheterization, are considered as types specimen collections for what
Urine
What is the most common color deficiency?
red-green deficiency
True or False, checking the temperature of the laboratory refrigerator is considered a quality assurance measure
What does g/dL stand for
grams per deciliter