Module 11: Testing/Lab Procedures Flashcards
Fecal Occult Blood
evaluation of a stool specimen for hidden blood
Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments
CLIA
federal standards that regulate laboratory testing, handling, and processing
CLIA-Waived
most common designation for ambulatory care/is the lowest level of complexity, these tests could be performed in the home environment or easily conducted in the medical office
Moderate and High Complexity
tests are considered nonwaived, labs performing these tests must have a CLIA certicate/undergo inspections to ensure standards are being met. Reference or hospital lab
Commission on Office Laboratory Accrediitation
COLA
Independent firm that provides accreditation for labs and has a goal of meeting CLIA standards
Hemoglobin
Hgb
Male: 13 to 18 g/dL
Female: 12 to 16 g/dL
Hematocrit
Hct
Male: 42% to 52%
Female: 36% to 48%
Fasting Blood Glucose
FBS
60 to 110 mg/dL
Total Cholesterol
Less than 200 mg/dL
Low-Density Lipoprotein
LDL
Less than 130 mg/dL
High-Density Lipoprotein
HDL
Greater than 40 mg/dL
Triglycerides
Less than 150 mg/dL
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
ESR
Male: 0 to 20 mm/hr
Female: 0 to 30 mm/hr
International Normalized Ratio (INR)
0.8 to 1.2
Prothrombin Time
PT
10.4 to 15.7 sec
