CHAP 8 Flashcards
Classification of Clinical Laboratories according to function
- Clinical Pathology
- Anatomic Pathology
It is performed through laboratory testing of blood and other liquid fluids
Clinical Pathology
Concerned with the diagnosis of disease through microscopic examination of tissues and organs
Anatomic Pathology
Classification of Clinical Laboratories according to Institutional characteristics
- Institution based
- Free standing
A clinical laboratory that operates within the premises or part way of an institution such as hospital, school etc
Institutional based
Is not part of an established institution
Free- standing
Classification of Clinical Laboratories according to Ownership
- Government - owned
- Privately-owned
a clinical laboratory are owned, wholly or partially,by national or local government units.
Government-owned
Clinical Laboratories that are owned, operated by an individual, corporation etc.
Privately-owned
Classification of Clinical Laboratories according to service capability
- primary category
- secondary category
- tertiary category
- National Reference Laboratory