Lab Departments
Cultures patient samples
What is Microbiology?
Pipet calibrated to deliver 1 volume
What is volumetric?
This calculates the magnification
What is objective strength times ocular strength?
These help with acid-base balance
What are electrolytes?
A pathologist or microbiologist can do this job
What is laboratory director?
Evaluation of red cells, white cells and platelets
What is Hematology?
Measuring pipet with a dead volume at the tip
What is Mohr?
This type absorbs one wavelength but retransmits another one?
What is fluorescence microscope?
This is the most common test performed in transfusion medicine
What is blood type (ABO & Rh)?
Trained personnel who collect blood
Who are phlebotomists?
Responsible for the distribution of blood products
What is Transfusion Medicine?
Can be used for non-critical measurements
What is graduated cylinder?
Stage component that allows finding an exact area of the specimen slide
What is the Vernier scale?
Test performed on serum, plasma or urine to confirm pregnancy
What is Ī²-HCG?
Specimen collection and can help with specimen processing as well
What is a medical laboratory assistant?
Study of tissues
What is Histology?
Plastic that can be heat sterilized
What is polypropylene?
Quality control done on the light microscope
What is Kohler illumination?
Tested in chemistry, this mineral is required for healthy bones and teeth
What is calcium?
Oversees operations, physician and patient services
Who is laboratory manager?
Tests here can help with diagnosis of heart attacks
What is Chemistry?
Must be used for critical solution preparation
What is volumetric flask?
Uses 2 filters to determine birefringence in a specimen
What is polarizing?
This area studies DNA and RNA
What is molecular genetics?
Performs tests and reports results
Who is a medical laboratory technologist?