Medical Laboratory Sciences Flashcards
1
Q
What is a medical laboratory professional
A
Person who assis physicians in patient diagnosis and treatment
performs testing on blood, urine, etc.
2
Q
plasma
A
liquid portion
3
Q
platelets
A
clot forming components
4
Q
white blood cells
A
fights infections
5
Q
red blood cells
A
oxygen transporters
6
Q
red top tubes go to?
A
chemistry lab
-drugs, kidney, liver, pancreas, sugar, cholesterol
7
Q
purple top tube?
A
hematology lab
-blood
8
Q
blue top tube
A
blood thinners
9
Q
skills
A
problem solving
work independently
organized
accurate and precise
detail oriented
10
Q
when do you begin program
A
junior year
11
Q
what are other options after graduation?
A
specialize or
management roles
