CHEMISTRY
What is the basic purpose of the Chemistry department?
The analysis of chemical components of the blood
What is Hematology the study of?
Blood Cells
What does microbiology study?
Culturing and identifying bacteria, viruses and fungi.
Histology is the study of what?
Tissues and organs
Molecular Genetics is the study of:
DNA and RNA
Most ordered tests in Blood Bank?
ABO/Rh
How should fresh frozen plasma be stored?
Frozen within 8 hours of collection.
What is the minimum amount of information needed on a requisition?
Name, Medicare number, tests requested and requesting physician
What is the function of an interface?
Exchange of information
What are the 2 main divisions of the clinical laboratory?
The clinical analysis area + The anatomic and surgical pathology
Quantitative VS. Qualitative
Quantitative-actual number count
Qualitative-quality
What types of specimens are used in micro?
Sputum/Wounds/Blood/Urine/Swabs/Other bodily fluids
What are the four types of tissues?
Epithelial
Connective Tissue
Muscle
Nervous Tissue
What are the four main Nucleobases?
Guanine/Adenine/Thymine/Cytosine
Common micro tests?
Blood Culture/ Urine culture
Platelets?
Room Temp under agitation for 5 days
When does the specimen numbering system reset for chemistry and hematology?
Daily at midnight
A special number to keep track of specimens in the laboratory is called:
An accession number
What are the 4 subdivisions of Chemistry?
Routine Chemistry
Special Chemistry
Toxicology
Urinalysis
What are the 3 subdivisions of Hematology?
Hematology
Coagulation
Special Hematology
Name the 5 subsections of Microbiology.
Bacteriology
Mycology-study of fungi/mold
Parasitology
Virology
Serology-antibody testing
What is the most common preservative in Histology?
10% neutral buffered Formalin
What are the three subdivisions of Molecular Genetics?
Cytogenetics/ Molecular Biology/ Molecular Pathology
Which department would you send a Cerebral Spinal Fluid?
Microbiology
How soon should serum be separated from cells?
Within 2 hours
When does the specimen numbering system restart for Microbiology and Pathology?
Midnight January 1st
What is an example of an input device?
Touchscreen
Scanners/bar code readers
Mouse
Keyboard
What are the 2 major cations in the body?
Na + and K +
What are we evaluating in a CBC?
RBC
WBC
Platelets
What does Histology study?
Tissues and Organs
Types of Histology specimens:
Small biopsies, entire organs, tissues from autopsy, bone marrow cores
What types of Specimens are sent to Molecular Genetics?
Blood/Amniotic Fluid/Bone Marrow/Tumors
What is Protein made up with?
Albumins-60%
Globulins-40%
When should an ammonia be separated?
Within 15 minutes
What does 'Homeostasis' refer to?
When the chemical constituents of the body are in equilibrium or a "steady state"
What part of a computer is the CPU part of
Process
What are the 2 groups of proteins in the blood?
Albumins + Globulins
What does an ESR detect?
Non-specific indicator of inflammation.
What is the study of Bacteriology?
Culturing and identifying bacteria
Cytology is the study of what?
Microscopic interpretation of cells to detect cancer and other abnormalities
What does the subdivision of Cytogenetics study?
The structure of DNA with the cell nucleus
What is the most common Coagulation test?
PT/INR or PTT
How long is a PT/INR stable for?
Stable for up to 24 hours when not centrifuged - Room temperature OK
What test is a C&S n a urine culture?
Culture and Sensitivity
What is an example of an Output?
Printer
Computer screen
Why would a blood test have falsely elevated amounts of Potassium?
Hemolysis-incorrect blood collection procedure
What are the 2 reasons behind coagulation tests?
-Have defects in their blood-
clotting mechanism
-Are being treated with anti-
coagulant drugs
What is the study of Mycology?
Study of fungi
What are the 2 subdivisions of Cytology?
Gynecological and Non-Gynecological
What is the study of Molecular Genetics?
Looks at interactions between the various systems of a cell
What are the major cations of the body?
Sodium (Na+) and Potassium (K+)
What is the transport for Blood Gas?
On Ice
Break down the specimen number 2310:C001S
23-day
10-month
C-Chemistry
001-Number specimen of the day
S-STAT
What are the 3 basic components of a computer system?
Means to input information
Way to process information
Method to output information
What is Iron essential for in the blood?
Hemoglobin synthesis
What are the 2 most common tests in coagulation?
PT/INR and PTT
What is the study of Parasitology?
Study of parasites
What are some most common types of cytology tests?
Fine needle aspirations/ Fluids/ Sputum/ Urine
What is the study of Molecular Pathology?
Study and diagnosis of disease through the examination of molecules within organs, tissues or bodily fluids
What are the major anions?
Chloride (Cl-) and Bicarbonate (HC03-)
How long is a PTT stable for?
4 hours
What does Vancomycin check for?
Drug level
Why is an LIS system helpful?
Reduces risk of human error
Quick
Efficient
What is 1 test for kidney function?
BUN/Creatinine/Uric Acid
What are the four main duties of Blood Bank?
Blood typing
Testing for antibodies
Matching compatible blood
Providing special components of blood
What is the study of Virology?
Study of viruses
What is the Gynecological subsection?
PAPs
What is a Karyotype?
The key connecting chromosomes to symptoms and traits
What mineral is essential for hemoglobin synthesis?
Iron
What is a Histology specimen stored in?
10% Neutral Buffered Formalin
What mineral is essential for hemoglobin synthesis?
Iron
What does LAN stand for?
Local area network
What is 1 test done from a lipid panel?
Cholesterol/Triglycerides
Name the 5 white blood cells.
- Neutrophils
- Lymphocytes
- Monocytes
- Eosinophils
- Basophils
What is the study of Serology?
Antibody testing
What is the Non-Gynecological subsection?
Aspirates
What is FISH?
List the 3 tests for kidney function
BUN; Creatinine; Uric Acid
How often should a blood bank fridge have temperatures checked?
Once each shift
What 2 tests are included in a lipid profile?
Cholesterol
Triglycerides
What does WAN stand for?
Wide area network