Microtechniques, Specimen Handling

Question 1

Whenever there is visible contamination with blood and body fluids

Answer 1

Handwashing

Question 2

Before and afterwork

Answer 2

Handwashing

Question 3

After gloves are removed, and between gloves changes

Answer 3

Handwashing

Question 4

Before leaving the laboratory

Answer 4

Handwashing

Question 5

Sharp objects such as broken glass should be placed in the…

Answer 5

Puncture-resistant container

Question 6

Must be worn when handling biologic specimens

Answer 6

Gloves

Question 7

Place where to mix contaminated chemicals

Answer 7

Fume hood

Question 8

Should always be worn inside the laboratory

Answer 8

PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

Question 9

used in moderate to heavy workloads in preparing wax tissue blocks; minimize wax accumulation.

Answer 9

Tissue Embedding Center

Question 10

Hold and identify tissue samples in processing, embedding and sectioning procedures

Answer 10

Tissue/Embedding Cassettes

Question 11

Assists with handling of staples in the laboratory, allowing manipulation and location onto slides

Answer 11

Tissue Floatation Water Bath

Question 12

Holds microscope slides during staining procedures

Answer 12

Glass Staining dish

Question 13

Golden rule

Answer 13

Unlabeled or mislabeled specimens are absolutely unacceptable for accessioning