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POCT is also known as- (2)

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-near patient testing
-decentralized testing

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POCT is defined as-

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lab assays performed near patient

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POCT has a reduced-

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turnaround time, but at a higher cost

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Importance of decentralized Lab POCT Assays- (2)

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-WHO identified 147 essential lab tests (EDLs)
-19 lab tests with highest number of applications to essential medicine have been ranked

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WHO list of top 19 EDLs for application-

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-CBC
-liver enzymes
-renal function
microscopy
-urinalysis
-nucleic acid testing (micro)
-electrolytes
-micro culture & sensitivity
-glucose
-antigen testing in micro
-serology
-human chronic gonadotropin
-bacterial biochemical typing
-lipid panel
-CD4+ lymphocyte count
-blood gases
-coag testing
-hemoglobin A1C testing
-calcium

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advantages of POCT- (7)

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-patient convenience
-smaller blood specimen required
-faster turnaround time
-testing performed near patient
-reduction of length of hospital stay
-improved patient care management
-easy to operate equipment

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use of instruments with stable calibration curves is-

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important

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QC program should be available from-

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manufacturer

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all sites performing lab testing are regulated under-

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CLIA 88 & must be licensed to perform any testing

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CLIA has granted deemed status to approve-

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accreditation organizations & allows these entities to accredit or license testing sites

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states & city governments may enact mandatory regulations, including-

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qualifications of personnel performing the tests, which may be more but not less stringent than federal regulations

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POCT procedure categories- (4)

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-waived test
-moderately complex tests
-highly complex tests
-provider performed microscopy

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termed a waived test by TJC-

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diagnostic testing not performed within a traditional lab

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a site performing only waived tests must- (2)

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-have a “certificate of waiver”
-adhere to manufacturers’ instructions for performing the test

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all lab testing must meet the same quality standards regardless of-

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where it is performed

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for moderately complex POCT, in addition to requirements for waived tests instrument validation is required for-

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each new instrument

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control of POCT resides with-

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CLIA certified lab

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CLIA certified lab requires-

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at least one lab staff member with credentials & on site to be responsible for each POCT program

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written policies & procedures must be available for- (7)

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-patient prep
-specimen collection & preservation
-QC & remedial actions
-instrument calibration
-test performance
-equipment performance evals
-results reporting & recording

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in 2016, FDA published new final guidelines- (2)

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-blood glucose monitoring test systems for prescription point of care use
-self monitoring blood glucose test systems for over the counter use

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the FDA 2016 new final guidelines was the first time the performance guidelines clearly differentiated the requirements for-

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both types of CLIA waived devices self-monitoring blood glucose devices vs. blood glucose monitoring systems for professional/prescription use in a hospital or professional care setting

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US FDA approved marketing for-

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23 & me personal genome service genetic health risk tests

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approval of 23 & me is the first direct to consumer test that-

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analyze DNA from users’ saliva to calculate their genetic predisposition for 10 different diseases/conditions

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23 & me 10 different diseases/conditions-

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-alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency
-celiac disease
-early onset primary dystonia
-factor XI deficiency
-gaucher disease type 1
-glucose 6 phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency
-hereditary hemochromatosis
-hereditary thrombophilia
-late onset alzheimer disease
-parkinson disease

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development of diagnostic testing readily available globally including-

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resource-challenged settings

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ultra-low cost diagnostics examples-

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low-cost, easy-to-use diagnostic platform for detecting Zika virus

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non automated POCT manual rapid test methods include- (3)

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-pregnancy
-occult blood
-infectious mononucleosis

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most non-instrumental-based tests apply the principles of- (3)

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-competitive/non competitive immunoassay
-enzymatic assay
-chemical reactions with a visually read endpoint

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non automated POCT assays usually assay- (5)

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-whole blood
-urine
-feces
-saliva
-throat swabs

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non instrument based POCT pregnancy test- (2)

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-beta-human chorionic gonadotropin
-specimen collection

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non instrument based POCT pregnancy test types-

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enzyme immunoassays

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non instrument based POCT fecal (stool) tests- (3)

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-fecal occult blood tests (FOBT)
-fecal immunochemical test
-stool DNA test

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types of FOBT- (3)

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-chemical testing
-immunologic testing
-chemical vs. immunologic FOBT

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fecal (stool) tests clinical significance-

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fecal (stool) tests principle-

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fecal (stool) tests specificity-

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fecal (stool) tests interfering substances-

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fecal (stool) tests dietary considerations-

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guaiac slide tests for occult blood-

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microprocessors in small & often handheld instruments provide-

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automated, easy-to-perform testing with calibration & on-board QC

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handheld POCT equipment uses- (2)

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-small blood samples
-rapid turnaround time

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handheld POCT equipment has easy portability with- (2)

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-single use disposable reagent cartridges or test strips
-easy to perform protocol with 1-2 steps

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handheld POCT equipment uses accuracy & precision of results compared with- (2)

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-central lab analyzers
-minimal QC tracking & storage at ambient temps for reagents

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handheld POCT equipment has barcode technology for- (3)

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-test packs
-controls
-specimens

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handheld POCT equipment has economical- (2)

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-equipment cost
-maintenance free

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handheld POCT equipment software for- (3)

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-automatic calibration
-system lockouts
-data management

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handheld POCT equipment has hard copy or electronic data output that interfaces with-

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an LIS or other tracking software

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handheld POCT equipment has higher costs-

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per test

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handheld POCT equipment errors from improper cleaning of devices between patients can produce- (2)

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-higher error rate for POCT than central lab testing
-result in disease transmission to patients from the instruments

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emerging patient centric technologies- (2)

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-tricorder
-technology transfer

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tricorder is a collection of non-invasive sensors custom designed to collect data about- (3)

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-vital signs
-body chemistry
-biological functions

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tricorders diagnostic engine synthesizes a patient’s health data to make-

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quick & accurate assessment

53
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the national air & space agency needs compact, reliable, lightweight diagnostics for monitoring-

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crew health in space

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a collaboration with DNA medicine institute has made a reusable microfluidic device that performs-

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rapid, low-cost cell counts

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a collaboration with DNA medicine institute has made a reusable microfluidic device that measures- (3)

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-electrolytes
-proteins
-other biomarkers

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microfluids channels are typically- (3)

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-etched/molded into glass
-silicone
-plastic

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Lab Info Management Systems (LIMS) represents transmission of-

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sample centric info

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Lab Info Management Systems (LIMS) represents transmission of sample centric info with the goal of-

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providing timely, accurate info to clinicians

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LIMS can routinely- (4)

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-integrate automation & data handling
-provide uniform methodology with complete visibility
-lead to increased productivity
-process integrity

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LIS is the tool for delivery of-

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lab data

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LIS is the integration of computers through a common database via-

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various communication networks

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technology driven enhancements in LIS include- (6)

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-QC storage & functionality
-comprehensive analyzer interface support including calculations
-tools to aid in regulations compliance
-capability to share data with third parties
-automated result report dissemination to support workflow models
-rules based logic for decision making support

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LIMS & LIS have converged-

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somewhat in functionality

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input devices- (2)

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-monitors
-touch screens

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barcodes- (2)

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-one dimensional
-two dimensional

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1D barcodes are-

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linear

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1D barcodes consist of-

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series of parallel lines of varying widths that encode data

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1D barcodes are read by-

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laser optical device known as a scanner or reader

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2D barcodes are _______ scannable-

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omnidirectionally

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radio frequency ID devices are an automatic ID method that-

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stores & retrieves data using tags or transponders

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output devices- (3)

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-monitor
-printers
-on-board instrument displays

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data storage devices- (4)

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-hard drives
-optical storage disks (CDs/DVDs)
-solid state drives
-cloud storage

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software-

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encoded instructions for the operation of a computer

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middleware connects- (2)

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-software components
-applications

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for interaction with users, LIS uses-

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personal computers as work stations directly connected to the server for the LIS

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interfacing-

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exchange of info between the computer & the user

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most labs connect work stations together using routers to form a local area network (LAN) that can access- (2)

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-LIS server
-hospital information system (HIS)

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a well-designed, easily accessible HIS-LIS database offers improvements in- (4)

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-medical record keeping
-patient care planning
-budget planning
-general operations management tasks

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for lab use, the interface specification should include- (4)

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-what data will be transferred
-where data will be transferred
-when data will be transferred
-security/encryption considerations

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a wide area network (WAN) connects-

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multisite facilities into a single network

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general functions of the lab info system can include- (7)

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-patient ID
-patient demographics
-test ordering
-specimen collection
-specimen analysis
-test results
-test interpretation

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pre analytical (pre exam) functions- (2)

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-patient demographics
-test ordering

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analytical (exam) functions- (2)

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-molecular data
-genetic data

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analytical (exam) functions auto verification-

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computer based algorithms automatically perform actions on a defined subset of lab results without the need for manual intervention

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post analytical (post exam) functions- (2)

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-lab report
-critical patient results

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benefits of automation- (6)

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-reduce medical errors
-reduce specimen sample volume
-increased accuracy & precision
-improved safety for lab staff
-faster turnaround time of results
-partially alleviating the impending shortage of skilled lab staff

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automated systems include some type of device for-

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sampling the patient’s specimen or other samples to be tested (blanks, controls & standard solutions)

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automated systems includes a mechanism to add-

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the specimen to reagents in the proper sequence

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automated systems includes incubation modules when-

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needed for the specific reaction

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automated systems includes a measuring device such as photometric technology to-

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quantitate the extent of the reaction

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automated systems include recording mechanisms to provide the final-

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reading or permanent record for the analytical result

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major steps in automated analysis designed to mimic manual techniques- (5)

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-specimen collection & processing
-specimen & reagent measurement & delivery
-chem reaction phase
-measurement phase
-signal processing & data handling

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automated instruments have been designed to perform-

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most frequently ordered tests

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automated analyzers are desirable for-

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less frequently ordered tests

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initially, highly automated systems were introduced in- (2)

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-larger volume clinical chemistry
-hematology labs

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today, automation & semi-automation exists in other clinical lab sections of- (3)

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-urinalysis
-blood bank
-micro

97
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applicable info related to automation or semi-automation for each clinical specialty is included in-

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specific clinical chapters

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