Mod 1 Week 3 Flashcards
What type of test is a workforce drug test?
Urinalysis
A ______ sample is a specimen like those that are taken from a patient and has known values.
Control
What device is used to spin a specimen at high rate of speed to separate the components of blood?
Centrifuge
A pap smear is sent to which laboratory department for testing?
Cytology
What are some advantages of POCT?
-Shorter waiting times for test results
-Earlier treatment for diseases and conditions
-Decreased # of follow-up appointments to go to get lab results
-Increased patient involvement in there own care
- Test results in remote areas that do no have comprehensive labs
What is the ocular of an optical microscope?
The eye pieces through which you view the image
What is the objective of an ocular microscope?
It produces the base magnification
The ________ is used to sterilize instruments.
Autoclave
What is the purpose of an optical microscope?
Light is concentrated through a condenser and focused through the object being examined
______________ can be used to prepare the skin for a venipuncture when alcohol can cause an inaccurate results.
Providone-iodine or Benzal Chloride
What are formed elements?
Red blood cells, platelets compose 45% of blood volume
What is morphology?
The study of the shape or form of objects
________________ is the volume of red blood cells after spinning in centrifuge
Hematocrit determination
What tests are used to confirm HIV infection?
Western blot, Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
A patient should be instructed to do what 3 days before a glucose test?
Eat a high-carbohydrate diet
