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PMLS TOPIC 1 Flashcards

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THE 2 CLINCAL LABORATORY ORGANIZATIONAL DIVISION

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1.) Anatomical Area
2.) Clincal Area

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Responsible for the analysis of surgical
specimens, frozen sections, biopsies,
cytological specimens, and autopsies.

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Anatomical Area

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Sections of Anatomical Area

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  1. Cytology Section
  2. Histology Section
  3. Cytogenetics
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blood, bone
marrow, microbiology samples, urine, and
other body fluids are analyzed.

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Clinical Area

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responsible for the laboratory
computer operations, maintaining records,
and documentation for the compliance with
accrediting regulations

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Laboratory Information System (LIS)
department

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Clinical area is divided into 8 Sections

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  1. Hematology
  2. Coagulation
    3.Chemistry
    4.Blood Bank or Immunohematology
    5.Serology or Immunohematology
  3. Microbiology
    7.Urinalysis
    8.Phlebotomy
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is the study of the formed (cellular) elements of the blood.

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Hematology

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Most common fluid analyzed

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Whole blood

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Mixture of Cells and Plasma

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Whole blood

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is obtained by using a collection tube with an anticoagulant to prevent
clotting.

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Whole blood

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Blood is analyzed as

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whole blood, plasma or serum

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liquid portion of the blood obtained from a sample that has been
anticoagulated; contains fibrinogen.

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Plasma

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liquid portion of the blood obtained if the sample is allowed to clot; does
not contain fibrinogen

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Serum

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Common Tests performed in the Hematology Section

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1.) CBC
2.) DIFFERENTIAL
3.)RBC
4.)WBC
5.) INDICES SUCH AS MUV, MCH,MCHC
6.)PLATELET COUNT
7.) RED CELL DISTRIBUTION WEIGHT (RDW)

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In this area, the overall process of hemostasis is evaluated

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Coagulation Section

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Most automated area in the laboratory

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Chemistry Section

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Study of components in the blood including enzymes,
hormones, electrolytes, chemicals and poisons.

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Chemistry Section

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Study of components in the blood including enzymes,
hormones, electrolytes, chemicals and poisons.

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Chemistry Section

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Performed primarily on serum collected in gel barriers, but
may also be collected in tubes with red, green, gray, or
royal blue stoppers.

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Chemistry Section

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specimens that appear red because of the
release of hemoglobin from RBCs

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HEMALYZED

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specimens that are abnormally yellow due to excess
bilirubin

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ICTERIC

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specimens that are too cloudy because of increased
lipids.

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LIPEMIC

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Section of the laboratory where blood may be collected,
stored, and prepared for transfusion

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IMMUNOHEMATOLOGY/ BLOOD BANK

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Blood may also be separated into components including
packed cells, platelets, fresh frozen plasma, and
cryoprecipitate.

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IMMUNOHEMATOLOGY OR BLOOD BANK

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Samples are collected in plain red (serum), lavender, or pink
(plasma) stopper tubes

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IMMUNOHEMATOLOGY/BLOODBANK

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The section that performs tests to evaluate the body’s
immune response.

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SEROLOGY

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Detects the presence of antibodies to bacteria, fungi,
parasites, viruses, and antibodies produced against body
substances (autoimmunity).
► Samples are collected in tubes with red stoppers.

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SEROLOGY

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Samples are collected in plain red (serum), lavender, or pink
(plasma) stopper tubes

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IMMUNOHEMATOLOGY

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Performed primarily on serum collected in gel barriers, but
may also be collected in tubes with red, green, gray, or
royal blue stoppers.

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CHEMISTRY SECTION

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Identification of pathogenic microorganisms, effective antibiotic
therapy and infection control in the hospital.

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MICROBIOLOGY

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May be divided into:
* Bacteriology
* Mycology
* Parasitology
* Virology

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MICROBIOLOGY

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Detect disorders and infections of the kidneys and
detect metabolic disorders such as diabetes and
liver disease.

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URINALISYS

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Consists of physical, chemical and microscopic
examination of urine.

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URINALYSIS

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Urine samples must not sit at room temperature for
longer than

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2HRS

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✔ Physician who has completed a 4-5 year pathology residency.
✔ Works both in clinical and anatomical pathology

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Laboratory Director (Pathologist)

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✔ Medical laboratory scientist with a master’s degree and 5 or more years of laboratory
experience
✔ Responsible for overall technical and administrative management

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Laboratory Manager (Administrator)

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✔ Medical laboratory scientist with experience and expertise related to the particular
laboratory section/s
✔ Reviews all the lab results; consults the pathologist for abnormal results; scheduling of
personnel; maintenance of automated machines and provides research and
developmental protocols for new test procedures.

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Technical Supervisor

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✔ A bachelor’s degree in medical technology and 1 year training in accredited laboratory
✔ Performs laboratory testing requiring independent judgment
✔ Minimal supervision

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Medical Laboratory Scientist

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✔ 2-year associate degree from an accredited college medical laboratory program
✔ Performs laboratory testing by protocol under supervision

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Medical Laboratory Technician

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✔ Has a training in phlebotomy, sample receiving and processing, quality control and
preventive maintenance of instruments, and computer data entry and can perform
basic “waived” laboratory testing

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Laboratory Assistant

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✔ High school diploma and a phlebotomy training program
✔ Sample collection and processing

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PHLEBOTOMIST

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