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100

This should be worn at all times while handling specimens or working in a clinical area. 

What is PPE (also acceptable - lab jacket, gloves, face shield, mask).

100

A urinalysis should be aliquoted into this tube. 

What is a urine preservative tube.

100

A Pap Smear is going to be processed in this department. 

What is Cytology. 

100

This former Phlebotomy Manager is now the AVP of Patient Services.

Who is Nicole Bailey.

100

Employees should do this each Friday before leaving for the week. (No - we are not referring to clocking out ha!)

What is restart the computer(s).

200

This type of shoe is prohibited in clinical areas.

What is open toe/open heel shoes.

200

PathGroup began as a Pathology company in this year. 

What is 1965.

200

A CMP is performed in this department.

What is the Chemistry.

200

This PG veteran is the Phlebotomy Operations Manager.

Who is Melissa Montgomery.

200

If an employee is out sick for 3 or more days, this is required for them to return to work. 

What is a doctor's note. 
300

Employees should never reach into this item to retrieve specimens. 

What is a sharps container. 

300

This modifier indicates than an ABN is on file and allows the provider to bill the patient if not covered by Medicare.

What is GA Modifier. 

300

A CBC with differential is performed in this department.

What is Hematology.

300

This Manager is the youngest of the Manager Team and is over the Texas and Kansas markets.

Who is De'Andre Richardson.

300

Where can employees access the Billing Correction Request Smartsheet? 

What is Sharepoint (also acceptable - Phlebotomy Sharepoint).

400

The study of people in their work environment, with the goal of eliminating discomfort and risk of injury due to work. 

What is Ergonomics.

400

The green lithium heparin tube for Quantiferon should be inverted this many times.

What is 8-10 times. 

400

A Quantiferon is performed in this department. 

What is Special Chemistry. 

400

This Minnesota native is our Chief Operating Officer.

Who is Scott Jeffers. 

400

Employees should order supplies this many times per month.

What is twice per month.

500

When referring to an emergency involving a fire, the acronym PASS stands for what? 

What is Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep. 

500

This is the only test in which an employee will reprint the PathConnect label to place on the second sample.

What is the blood culture. 

500

NIPS/0NIPS testing is performed in this department. 

What is Molecular Genetics.

500

This executive served as the founder of US Renal Care and is now the current CEO of PathGroup.

Who is Chris Brengard. 

500

When checking for Insurance Eligibility, if it comes back inconclusive or ineligible, the employee must do this. 

What is make a copy of the insurance card, front and back.