Lab Info Systems and Automation Flashcards
Carryover
Cross-Contamination
Delta Check
Patient result is compared with a previous patient result
Pending List
List of specimens that have not been processed yet
What is one benefit of Automation?
Reduction in the variability of results and errors
What are four more advantages of Automation?
Minimal involvement
Increase workload without increasing staff
Reduced errors
Improves reproducibility
What are the common Analyzer Configurations?
Continuous Flow Analysis
Discrete Analyzer
Centrifugal Analysis
Continuous Flow Analysis
Samples are pumped through continuous tubes
Discrete Analyzer
Separates samples by container
Centrifugal Analysis
Transfers and contains liquids in separate cuvettes
Laboratory Information System (LIS)
All software, OS, and hardware needed to run programs to help the lab
What is used to identify reagents?
Bar codes
What will most specimen labels include?
Accession numbers for tracking
What do most instruments that are not interfaced perform?
Low volume or specialized testing
