Lab Departments
The study of formed elements of blood.
What is Hematology
Phlebotomist travel the floors collecting blood from room to room and then take it back to a lab on a certain floor.
What is Hospital Lab
Is a MD with 4 to 5 years of residency in pathology they are also known as Pathologist
What is Laboratory Director
what does a Pathologist examines?
what is tissue
cross matches blood, test Rh factor
What is Blood Bank / Immunohematology
They have small satellite labs, they may receive samples from a GP.
What is Independent Lab
Has a masters degree 5 years of lab experience and is an Administrator
Lab Manager Administrator
examines tissue and body fluids for abnormal cells
Cytotechnologist
Study of cells, has specialized test, may detect early signs of cancer.
What is Cytology
May have a contract with a hospital or physician to where patients can only use that lab.
What is Reference Lab
Has a 4 year bachelor from a credited school
What is a Medical Laboratory Scientist
what is tested in Hematology in a CBC
what is whole blood
Test to evaluate the body's immune system
what is Serology / immunology
typically in a doctors office and can complete basic test right in the office.
What is Physician Office Lab (POL)
Has phlebotomy training, receiving and processing specimens, passed a national certifying exam
What is Medical Laboratory Assistant
in a CBC what is one of the things that is tested for
what is Hemoglobin
Responsible for identification of pathogenic organisms
What is Microbiology
typically done at bed side, test results are typically immediately given, Gives the doctors a starting place
what is Point of Care Testing (POCT)
has a 2 year associates Degree from a credited college program
What is Medical Laboratory Tech
where would Bilirubin be tested at in the Lab
what is Chemistry section