Chapter 7 vocab

Question 1

reflexive testing

Answer 1

a policy in which follow-up test are added automatically to a specimen when abnormal results are found with the initial testing ordered. This often applies to culture and urine specimens

Question 2

standing orders

Answer 2

for laboratory tests to be drawn at specific intervals over a period of time

Question 3

through collection

Answer 3

a specimen drawn at the time when a medication is at the lowest level in the bloodstream . This is usually drawn immediately before the next dose is due