Departments

Question 1

Blood bank/Immunohematology

Answer 1

deals with blood used for transfusions

Question 2

Chemistry

Answer 2

performs tests on the chemical components of blood as single tests or groups called chemistry panels

Question 3

Specimen Processing

Answer 3

centrifugation to spin sample at high speeds to separate components based on density

Question 4

Coagulation and Hemostasis

Answer 4

tests are done mostly to monitor anticoagulant therapy

and aid in diagnosing clotting disorders

Question 5

Hematology

Answer 5

analyzes clotting ability of blood and for evidence of diseases affecting the blood forming tissues and cells produced by those tissues:
RBCs, WBCs, and platelets

Question 6

Flow cytometry

Answer 6

analytic technique used in hematology, immunology, and anatomic pathology to identify cellular markers of WBC surfaces

for AIDS and HIV

Question 7

Microbiology

Answer 7

isolates and identifies pathogenic microorganisms and determines a pathogenic organism’s susceptibility to specific antibiotic treatments

Question 8

Molecular Diagnostics

Answer 8

used to diagnose genetic disorders, analyze forensic evidence, track disease, and identify microbiological pathogens

Question 9

Serology/Immunology

Answer 9

evaluates patients immune response through detection of antibodies

Question 10

Urinalysis and Clinical Microscopy

Answer 10

assess kidney disease and metabolic disorders that alter levels of substances in the urine

assess feces and other body fluids

Question 11

Phlebotomy

Answer 11

responsible for collection of blood samples from inpatients and outpatients

Question 12

Referrals

Answer 12

handles and ships specimens for any tests not done by the lab