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CLINICAL LABORATORY Flashcards

1
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who analyzes body fluids and provides info to physicians to help diagnose

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CL Scientist or Technician

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2
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to ascertain what is the best antibiotic for a certain bacteria

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Antimicrobial Susceptability testing

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3
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examines cell samples on slides and determine the presence of benign or cancerous diseases

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Cytotechnologist

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4
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sections, stains analyzes tissues from surgery for examination by a pathologist

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Histotechnologist of Histotechnicians

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5
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collects blood specimen

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phlebotomy

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6
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a facility where tests are done on specimens

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clinical laboratory

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7
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TESTING process that occurs first in the lab. Crucial stage

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Pre-analytical

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8
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actual lab testing or diagnostic procedures

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Analytical Phase

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9
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production of final value

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post-analytical

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10
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VARIABLE:
selection of assay

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PRE-analytical

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11
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VARIABLE:
implementation of assay

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pre- analytical

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12
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VARIABLE:
Patient Identification

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Pre-analytical

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13
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variable: specimen collection

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pre-analytical

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14
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specimen transport and prepare storage

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pre- analytical

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15
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variable: monitoring of specimen condition

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pre-analytical

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16
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Components of analytical phase

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a. equipment / machines - reliable and good maintenance
b. examination procedure- step by step
c. quality examination - all in proper condition

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17
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VARIABLE: Instrument Selection

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Analytical

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18
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VARIABLE: Assay/test validation

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Analytical

19
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VARIABLE: Laboratory staff competence

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Analytical

20
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VARIABLE: External and internal quality control

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Analytical

21
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VARIABLE: Accuracy in transcription and filing the test results

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Post-analytical

22
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VARIABLE: Content and format of lab report

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Post-analytical

23
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VARIABLE: Timeliness in communicating critical values to patient and physician

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Post-analytical

24
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VARIABLE: TAT turn around time

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time interval bet. specimen received in the lab to the time of releasing the lab results

25
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standard time in TAT

26
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a procedure to test for cervical cancer in women

27
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TYPES OF clinical Lab

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Mobile clinical lab
satellite testing site

28
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a lab testing unit that moves from one testing site to another

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mobile clinical laboratory

29
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any testing site that performs laboratory examinations under the administrative control of a licensed lab but performs outside

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Satellite testing site

30
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an individual doctor’s office or clinic wherein lab examinations are performed

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physician’s office lab

31
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a diagnostic testing at , or near the site of patient care
- include bedside testing, outpatient and home care

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point of care testing

32
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  • a lab in a government hospital that has been designated by the DOH
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National Reference Laboratory (NRL)

33
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Functions of NRL

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  1. provision of referral services
  2. training
  3. research
  4. Implementation of EQAS(external quality assessment scheme)
  5. evaluation of diagnostic kits and reagents
34
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  • a type of test wherein the results are not required to be released immediately upon completion
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Routine tests

35
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  • a type of test where the results are required to be released IMMEDIATELY
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STAT tests

36
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CLASSIFICATION OF CL BY OWNERSHIPq

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  1. Government- operated and maintained, partially or wholly by the national gov’t
    ex. CVMC, PGH, TCGH
  2. Private- owned, established and operated by any indiv
37
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CLASSIFICATION OF CL BY FUNCTION

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  1. Clinical Pathology- examines blood, urine, body fluids
  2. Anatomic Pathology- examines samples from organs or tissues acquired after surgery
38
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CLASSIFICATION OF CL BY INSTITUTIONAL CHARACTER

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  1. Institution-based- operates within the premises. accepts in- and outpatient
    ex. CVMC
  2. Freestanding- does not form part of any other institution. accepts outpatients only
39
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CLASSIFICATION OF CL BY SERVICE CAPABILITY
(GENERAL CLINICAL LAB)

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  1. primary category -
  2. secondary category
  3. tertiary category
  4. limited service capability
40
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CLASSIFICATION OF CL BY SERVICE CAPABILITY
(SPECIAL CLINIC LAB)

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-Highly specialized lab services that are usually not provided by a gen clinical lab

41
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Primary Category-

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 -Routine Hematology
 -Qualitative Platelet Count
- Routine Urinalysis (urine)
- Routine Fecalysis (feces)
- Quantitative Platelet Count and Blood
Typing (if hospital-based)

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Secondary Category

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minimum plus
1. Routine Clinical Chemistry
- Blood Glucose Concentration
-Blood Urea Nitrogen
- Blood Uric Acid
-Blood Creatinine
- total cholesterol
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  • hospital based-cross matching and gram staining
43
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Tertiary Category

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plus
 Special Chemistry
 Special Hematology
o Coagulation Procedures
 Immunology
 Microbiology

44
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Limited Service Capability

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provide lab results required for a particular service in institutions

PMLS 1 UNIT 1 (6 decks)

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