3.5 Specimen Processing Flashcards
1
Q
Aerosol
A
Fine mist of specimen
2
Q
Aliquot
A
Portion of a specimen used for testing
3
Q
Central Processing
A
Screening area where specimens are received and prepared
4
Q
QNS
A
Quantity not sufficient
5
Q
Pre-analytical
A
Prior to analysis
6
Q
Analytical
A
During analysis
7
Q
Post-analytical
A
After analysis
8
Q
Which blood specimens require chilling?
A
Ammonia
Lactic acid
Gastrin
9
Q
Which specimens need to be kept at 37 degrees C?
A
Cold agglutinin
Cryofibrinogen
Cryoglobulin
10
Q
Specimens in ice slurry or cooling rack?
A
ACTH
Pyruvate
RNA based tests
11
Q
Light sensitive specimen?
A
Bilirubin
50% after 1 hour light exposure
12
Q
What is the most frequent reason for rejection of specimens?
A
Hemolysis
