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Other/Minor lab samples
Serological Fluids
: Peritoneal
: Pericardial
: Pleural
: Synovial Fluid
: Amniotic Fluid
Collection of Each Serological Fluid
Thoracentesis (Pleura)
Pericardiocentesis (PF)
Paracentesis (PT)
Arthrocentesis (Sy)
Aminocentesis (AF)
Specimen Rejection Criteria
Incorrect/Missing Label
Incorrect Tube
Incorrect Quantity
Hemolyzed Sample
Hemolyzed Sample Unavailable Tests
Electrolytes
: K
: Mg
: P
Enzymes
: ACP
: LDH
: AST
LDH meaning
Lactate dehydrogenase
ACP meaning
Acyl Carrier Protein
QNS meaning
Quantity not sufficient
STAT origin and meaning
Latin “statim” meaning “immediate”
Consequences of Specimen Rejection
Repeat Collection
Delay Result
Delay Treatment
Lab Workflow for Specimen Collection (5)
Requisition
Specimen Collection
Transport, Process
Result Transmission, Delta Check, Repeat Test
Result Interpretation