Lesson 2 - Healthcare Structure

Question 1

The clinical or medical laboratory consists of what 2 areas?

Answer 1

1. Anatomical & surgical pathology area (analyzes cells and tissues) and the
2. clinical pathology area (analyzes blood and other body fluids)

Question 2

List the 5 laboratory personnel from higher to lower

Answer 2

1. Pathologist /Dr.
2. Lab manager/management
3. Lab supervisor
4. Medical lab scientist
5. Phlebotomists

Question 3

Define cytogenetics

Answer 3

The examination of chromosomes for genetic diseases (Down syndrome)

Question 4

Define cytopathology

Answer 4

Staining cells from tissues by needle aspiration to examine for cancerous cells (pap smear)