CC - PREMID Flashcards
Deals with the quantitative analysis and accurate measurement of the chemical composition of human body called analytes.
Clinical Chemistry
found at virtually all hospitals operates 24h day 7 days a week to provide the essential most requested tests. Highly automated environment, Instruments with Multi-analyte capabilities
core lab facility
less frequently ordered tests, labor intensive and often manual methods generally non-stat tests (result not required immediately).
special chemistry
special chemistry employs
Electrophoresis, HPLC, Infrared Spectroscopy, Radioimmunoassay (RIA), GC-MS
Instruments located outside of chemistry laboratory such as CCU, ER, ICU or satellite center (clinic). o Tests are of urgent importance, and results will affect the immediate management of the patient.
POCT
Instruments are available that can perform certain tests at remote locations, such as at the bedside on in a clinical care unit.
POCT
unsuitable for lab use with too many impurities
tap water
removes most organic matter
distillation
removes organic, ionic, microbial, and viral contaminants
reverse osmosis
removes particulate matter, bacteria, emulsified solids
ultrafiltration
ions removed
deionization
Required for sensitive tests
Type 1 Purest Water
Acceptable for most uses
Type II Water
OK for washing glassware
Type III Water
QC of water: pH, electrical resistance, bacterial culture
CAP