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Analyzer
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automated instrument used to test blood and other bodily fluids
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Anatomical Laboratory
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Section of the laboratory that includes histology and cytology
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Automated Method
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Laboratory test performed on an automated instrument or machine
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Biopsy |
removal of a small piece of tissue for observation
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Clinical Diagnosis
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Diagnosis based on actual observations, diagnostic results, and symptoms
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Manual Method
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Test method done by hand rather than by machine
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Normal Range
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Range of values in which a test result should fall for most healthy individuals
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Panel
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Group of blood tests that evaluate the function of a particular body system |
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POL |
Physician's office laboratory; a lab within the medical office
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Proficiency Testing
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Tests on unknown specimens provided by an external monitoring agency to meet quality control requirements
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Qualitative Result
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Lab result that is descriptive
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Quality Control
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Methods used to monitor the accuracy of lab results
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Quantitative Result
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Lab result that includes a numerical value
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Reagent
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Substance used in a chemical reaction
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Reference Laboratory
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Independent lab used by POLs and hospital labs used to perform specialized testing
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Requisition Slip
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Form used to order lab tests |
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Routine Test
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Lab test ordered as part of a regular office visit
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Specimen
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Blood, other body fluid, or body tissue submitted for lab analysis
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ALT
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alanine aminotransferas
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AST
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aspartate aminotransferase
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BUN
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blood urea nitrogen
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C&S
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culture and sensitivity
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CBC
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complete blood count
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ESR
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erythrocyte sedimentation rate; sed rate
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FBS/ FBG
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fasting blood sugar/ fasting blood glucose
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H&H
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hematocrit and hemoglobin
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Lytes
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electrolytes
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PTT
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partial thromboplastin time |
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TSH
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thyroid stimulating hormone
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CLIA 1988
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Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment; effective in 1992, mandates that all labs must use the same standards of testing regardless of location, type or size
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Blod Bank
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Section of lab where blood is collected, stored, and prepared for transfusion
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Chemistry
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Most automated area of lab; examples of routine tests include BUN and electrolytes |
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Coagulation |
Subsection of hematology; evaluates the process of hemostasis |
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Cytology |
Deals with the study of cells; part of the anatomical lab
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Hematology
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Study of blood
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Histology
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Study of tissue; performs tests on biopsies; part of the anatomical lab
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Microbiology
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Study of small pathogens
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Mycology
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Study of fungus
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Parasitology
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Study of parasites (bugs); examines for parasites, ova, and larvae |
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Serology
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Evaluates the body's immune responses; examines serum
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Urinalysis
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Analyzing urine; examines for disorders and infections of the kidneys, UTI, etc.
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Pathologist
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Director of the Laboratory |
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MT
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Medical Technologist; has a bachelor's degree and can be a lab manager
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MLT
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Medical laboratory technician; has an associate's or equal and can be a generalist in any department
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Waived Tests
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simple procedures many of which can be performed at home (home pregnancy test, for example); can be done in a POL
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Moderate-Complexity Tests
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Is typically done in a reference lab or hospital; requires proficiency testing in order to be able to perform
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High-Complexity Tests
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Is typically done in a reference lab or hospital; requires sophisticated equpiment and a high degree of interpretation to be able to perform |
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PPM
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Provider-performed microscopy procedures; Tests classified as moderate-complexity and the office must apply for a certificate in order to be able to perform. Proficiency testing is also required
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Corrective Actions
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Steps taken when performing QC to ensure the reliability of the equipment being used. Steps include: repeat the control, check the expiration date of the control sample, check the expiration date of the reagents, check the machine, take machine out of commission (if other actions do not correct the issue)
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