Clinical Laboratory Organizations Flashcards
“A facility for the biological, microbiological, hematological, biophysical, cytological, pathological or other examination of materials derived from the human body for the purpose of
providing information for the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of any disease or impairment of, or the assessment of the health of human beings.” (CLIA ’88)
CLINICAL LABORATORY
LABORATORY SETTINGS
What is the laboratory setting in hospitals?
Four (4) distinct settings
- “Traditional” laboratory
- Rapid Response Lab
- Stat Labs
- Point of Care Testing
LABORATORY SETTINGS
What are the laboratory setting in Clinics and Reference Labs?
Two (2) distinct settings
- Specialty labs
- General Reference labs
LABORATORY SETTINGS
What are the laboratory setting in Public Health Laboratories?
- Federal (CDC)
- State Laboratory (WISLH)
LABORATORY SETTINGS
2 Other Lab Settings
- Industry
- Insurance Companies
What are the Responsibilities of a Clinical Laboratory?
Four (4) responsibilities
- Sample collection, handling and processing
- Sample testing & data validation
- Result management / reporting
- Interpretation & utilization
LABORATORY ORGANIZATION
A Pathologist; ulitmately responsible for the operation and function of the laboratory
Medical Director
LABORATORY ORGANIZATION
Is typically a MLS with a masters degree
Laboratory Manager
LABORATORY ORGANIZATION
Typically MLS, may have a masters degree
Section Managers
LABORATORY SECTIONS
2 Sections of Anatomic Pathology
- CYTOLOGY
- HISTOLOGY
LABORATORY SECTIONS
Prepares and views tissue samples
Section of Anatomic Pathology
Histology
LABORATORY SECTIONS
- Looks for cancer cells
- Pap smear most common sample
Section of Anatomic Pathology
Cytology
LABORATORY SECTIONS
Quantitates chemical constituents in blood and body fluids
Section of Clinical Pathology
Chemistry
LABORATORY SECTIONS
Evaluates the capability of blood to coagulate
Section of Clinical Pathology
Hemostasis
LABORATORY SECTIONS
Identifies and quantitates cellular components in blood and body fluids
Section of Clinical Pathology
Hematology
LABORATORY SECTIONS
Tests blood for antibodies
Section of Clinical Pathology
Immunology
LABORATORY SECTIONS
Crossmatches blood for transfusion
Section of Clinical Pathology
Blood Banking
LABORATORY SECTIONS
Grows and IDs bacteria and fungi, and IDs parasites and viruses
Section of Clinical Pathology
Microbiology
LABORATORY SECTIONS
Evaluates urine visually, chemically, and
microscopically
Section of Clinical Pathology
Urinalysis
LABORATORY SECTIONS
Prepares samples for testing (centrifugation, order entry,
delivery of samples to scientists, etc.)
Support Services
Specimen Processing
LABORATORY SECTIONS
Collects blood samples, primarily by venipuncture
Support Services
Phlebotomy
LABORATORY SECTIONS
Transports samples to/from laboratory
Support Services
Transportation Services (Couriers)
LABORATORY SECTIONS
For Billings
Support Sevices
Clerical & Billing Services
LABORATORY SECTIONS
- Usually MTs or MLSs
- Handles questions from both lab end and client end
Support Services
Customer Service (Client Services)
