Lecture 1A - Who? What? Where?

Question 1

Laboratory director (PhD, Pathologist, MD)

Answer 1

• Oversees all laboratory operations

- Expertise in medical, scientific, technical, and regulatory matters

Question 2

Pathologist (MD)

Answer 2

-Reviews all abnormal hematologic cases along with tissue biopsies. “Path review”

Question 3

Laboratory supervisor/manager

Answer 3

• Responsible for the technical aspects of the lab

- Usually an MLS with additional education (MS, MLS, MBA, etc) and administrative experience.

Question 4

Department Supervisor

Answer 4

• Responsible for the technical areas of the department

- Usually an MLS with additional education (MS MLS, etc)

Question 5

Degree requirement for an MLS?

Answer 5

BS - 4 year degree

Question 6

Degree requirement for an MLT?

Answer 6

Associates of Applied Science - 2 year degree

Question 7

DCLS - Doctorate in Clinical Lab Science

Answer 7

• New program; first grad was in 2018
• Responsibilities: patient care management, education, research applications, health care policy development, health care services delivery and access.

Question 8

Specimen Processors

Answer 8

• Prepare specimens for testing

- Centrifuge, plasma separation, send out testing

Question 9

Clerical Services

Answer 9

• Receives samples into the lab via barcoded tracking.
• Considered “front” of the lab
• Answers phones, manages paperwork, etc

Question 10

Hematology

Answer 10

• Study of formed elements of the blood
• Performs blood coagulation tests
• Diseases and conditions like: leukemias, anemias, anticoagulant monitoring

Question 11

Clinical Chemistry

Answer 11

• Qualitative and quantitative analysis of constituents on whole blood, serum, urine, and other body fluids.
• Disease and conditions like heart attacks, diabetes, and thyroid cancer.

Question 12

Urinalysis

Answer 12

• Examination of urine via physical, chemical, and microscopic analysis.
• May be a subset of Hematology or Chemistry.
• Diseases and Conditions: Urinary Tract Infection, Renal Disease, etc.

Question 13

Microbiology

Answer 13

• Detection of bacteria, parasites, fungus, and viruses in the human body.
• Variety of sample types: Blood, urine, whole body parts, tissue.
• Diseases and conditions: Infection, sepsis, strep throat, covid.

Question 14

Immunohematology (Blood bank and transfusion)

Answer 14

• Blood products are tested and prepped for patients (RBCs, platelets, plasma).
• Blood transfusions (traumas, pregnancy, anemias).

Question 15

What is an assay?

Answer 15

A test

Question 16

What is an analyte?

Answer 16

A substance or a compound.

Question 17

What is a qualitative test?

Answer 17

Positive or negative testing.

Question 18

What is a quantitative test?

Answer 18

Numerical concentration: 10mg/dL

Question 19

What tests are done when a basic metabolic panel is ordered?

Answer 19

• Sodium, potassium, chloride.
• Carbon dioxide.
• Blood urea nitrogen.
• Serum creatinine.
• Serum glucose.
• Total calcium.

Question 20

Clinical Labs

Answer 20

• Affiliated with hospital labs (SQL and Banner).

- Courier service.

Question 21

Reference Labs

Answer 21

• Preform complex testing.

- Receives “Send out” tests.

Question 22

Which type of lab receives send out tests?

Answer 22

Reference labs.