Why & What
What does CLIA stand for
Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment
Non Blood specimens (6)
Random urine, first morning , clean catch, 24 hr sample, catheterized collection, fecal occult blood tests
What test is applied on surface of skin
Scratch Test
What does CLIA do
A waived test, performed bedside or in providers office
Testing errors
Improper instructions, Lack of patient adherence
What test is performed inside/under skin
Intradermal Test
What are quality controls
Comprehensive, relates to policies and procedures that ensures reliability or test results
Errors that affect results
Inappropriate request, order entry error, misidentification of patient, improper labeling
Where can scratch test be applied
Forearm or upper back
Why is chain of custody important
Used to transport urine specimens for drug and alcohol analysis. Documentation of handling of specimens.
Vision Test name
Ishihara Test
What's injected in skin tests
Diluted Allergens
What should FOBT Testing PT avoid
Red meats, Dyes, Aspirin, Vitamin c and iron supplements for 3 days prior to testing
Hearing Test name
Tympanometry Test
Whats a PFT
Pulmonary function test