Ch. 45 - Orientation to the Lab Flashcards
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What is another term used for the oculars of a microscope?
Eyepiece
What would NOT be performed in a POL?
Blood banking
What is the purpose of the physician’s office laboratory?
To provide accurate and timely processing of routine tests
A test that measures the concentration or amount of a substance in a specimen
Quantitative
What is the first thing you should do before collecting a specimen from a patient
Identify the patient
What is an advantage of a POL?
It produces a quicker turnaround time
What is the primary concern in any laboratory environment?
Safety
What is a basic component of many pieces of laboratory equipment that measures light intensity?
Photometer
Where can guidelines for safe handling of hazardous chemicals or substances be found?
Safety Data Sheets
What are the duties of the MA in a POL?
Perform quality assurance and control procedures
What is considered a laboratory test of moderate complexity?
Virology
Why is explaining test preparation to a patient before the test important?
Ensures that the sample is collected properly
A foreign object visible through a microscope but unrelated to the specimen
Artifact
A magnifying lens mounted on the nosepiece of a microscope
Objective
A method of determining a laboratory’s performance by measuring the accuracy of test results and adherence to standard operating procedures
Proficiency testing program
A laboratory owned and operated by an organization outside the practice
Reference Laboratory
A device that spins a specimen at high speed until it separates into its component parts
Centrifuge
A specimen with a known value that is used every time a patient sample is processed
A control sample
The eyepiece of a microscope through which an image is viewed
Ocular
A specimen with a known value that is used during calibration
Standard
A document that shows all procedures completed during the workday
Daily workload log
Something that ensures accuracy in test results through careful monitoring of test procedures
Quality control program
Objectives are mounted on a swivel base called what?
Nosepiece
Chemicals or chemically treated substances used in testing procedures
Reagents
