Module 3

Question 1

A facility where **tests are done on specimens from the human body **to obtain information about the health status of a patient for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases.

Also include areas that are involved in the collection, handling, and or preparation of specimens and those that act as mailing or distribution centers

Answer 1

Clinical Laboratory

Question 2

The basic, commonly requested tests in the laboratory,

Answer 2

Routine Testing

Question 3

Abbreviation for sta’tim (immediately)
Tests done on urgent cases, the result of which shall be released immediately,within one (1) hour after the procedure

Answer 3

STAT Tests

Question 4

Definition by Lundberg: “life-threatening” unless something is done promptly and for which some corrective action could be undertaken

Answer 4

Critical Values