Chapter 45

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Artifact

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Foreign objects visible through a microscope, but unrelated to the specimen.

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Centrifuge

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A device for spinning a specimen at high speed until it separates into its component parts.

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Physician's Office Laboratory (POL)

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A laboratory contained in a physician office; processing test in the POL produces quick turnaround and eliminates the need for patients to travel to other test locations.

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Proficiency Testing Program

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A require set of test for clinical laboratories; the test measures the accuracy of the laboratory's test results and adherence to standard operation procedures.

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Quality Control Program

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A component of quality assurance program that focuses on ensuring accuracy in laboratory test results through careful monitoring of test procedures.

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Reagent

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A chemical or chemically treated used in test procedures and formulated to react in specific way when exposed under specific conditions.

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Reference Laboratory

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A laboratory owned and operated by an organization outside the physician's practice.

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Standard

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A specimen for which test values are already known; used to calibrate test equipment.

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Autoclave

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A device that uses pressurized steam to sterilized instruments and equipment.

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Biohazard Symbol

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A symbol that must appear on all containers used to store waste products, blood, blood products, or other specimens that may be infectious.

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CLIA '88

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CLIA Program sets standards and issues certificates for clinical laboratory testing.[2] CLIA defines a clinical laboratory as any facility which performs laboratory testing on specimens derived from humans for the purpose of providing information for:

* diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of disease or impairment
* Health assessments

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OSHA

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A set of regulations designed to save lives, prevent injuries, and protect the health of workers in the United States.

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Certified Of Waiver Test

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Laboratory tests that pose an insignificant risk to the patient if they are performed or interpreted incorrectly, are simple and accurate to such a degree that the risk of obtaining incorrect results is minimal, and have been approved by the patients at home.

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Centimeter

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cm

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Cubic Centimeter

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cc

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Deci Liter

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dl

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Fluid Ounce

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fl oz

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Gram

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Gm or gm

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Liter

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L

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Pound

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lb

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Meter

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m

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Microgram

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mcg

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Milligram

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mg

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Milliliter

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mL

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Millimeter

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mm

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Millimeters Of Mercury

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mmttg

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Ounce

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oz

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Pint

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pt

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Quantity not Sufficient

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QNS

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Quantity Sufficient

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QS

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Quart

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qt

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Unit

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U

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Weight

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wt