Module 3 Flashcards
This is when RBCs burst into serum or plasma
Hemolysis
Sample that is not put in a centrifuge for separation of plasma and cells. Usually collected in anticoagulant tubes
Whole blood
Less than 100mg/dl glucose range (fasting)
Normal
Between 100 - 129 mg/dl glucose range (fasting)
Pre diabetic
Over 129 mg/dl glucose range (fasting)
Diabetic
Method of testing where results are completed at the bed side
Point of Care Testing (POCT)
These are the only fingers that should be used for a dermal puncture
Middle and ring
Increase in the concentration of RBCs
Hemoconcentration
Blood flows freely into the tube on contact, without suction
Capillary action
This act was put in place to protect patient information and privacy. Put into place in 1996
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA)
Published the Patients Bill of Rights in in 1975
American Hospital Association (AHA)
Funded by social security tax contributions and most seniors age 65 and older can start enrolling
Medicare
Needs based program with benefits determined by the individuals financial and medical position
Medicaid
Establish quality standards for laboratory testing performed on specimens from humans, for the purpose of diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of illness
CLIA (Clinical laboratory improvement amendments)
Contain summarized documents that provide information about the hazards of a product and advice about safety precautions
MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet)