Mod 6 - Processing

Question 1

what should be done to maintain thermolabile specimens

Answer 1

• use heat source/heat blocks
• use ice slurries/fridges/freezers
• avoid fluctuating temps

Question 2

photosensitive samples should be wrapped in

Answer 2

foil

Question 3

how long can blood gas tests be stored at room temp

Answer 3

15-30 min

Question 4

how long can blood gas tests be stored in an ice slurry for

Answer 4

1 hour

Question 5

analysis for coagulation tests should take place within

Answer 5

1 hour

Question 6

what is an exception to the 1 hour time frame for coagulation tests

Answer 6

PT

Question 7

the room temp for labs should be

Answer 7

22 C or 71.6 F

Question 8

cold agglutinins must remain at

Answer 8

body temperature

Question 9

biohazard bags should be labeled with

Answer 9

• pt full name
• date and time of collection
• source and type of collection

Question 10

how should specimens be packed

Answer 10

• in biohazaard bag
• primary container with absorbent material and above any necessary collants
• secondary container
• speciment documentation above secondary container/with own bag
• shipping container

Question 11

when handling perserved urine specimens, keep the tubes at room temp no longer than __ before UA

Answer 11

72 hours

Question 12

when transporting tests for potassium, plasma hemoglobin, lactate dehydrogenase, and acid phosphatase, be carefully if using a ___

Answer 12

pneumatic tube system

Question 13

what info is required on chain of custody form

Answer 13

• name & info of pt specimen is from
• name of person who obtained & processed specimen
• date, location, and signature of person attesting specimen is correct & matches documentation
• signature and date from every person who had posession

Question 14

vaginal swabs after rape, blood/bodily fluids from crime scenes, toxicology testing, and postmortem specimens from autopsies are considered

Answer 14

forensic specimens

Question 15

t/f: forensic specimens can be in any condition

Answer 15

true

Question 16

what is usually the capability of urine drug tess

Answer 16

• marijuana use within past week
• cocaine/heroin/illicit drugs within past 2 days

Question 17

define BLOOD DOPING

Answer 17

injection of blood cells/blood substitutes to increase athletic endurance by boosting bloodstream’s O2 carrying capacity

Question 18

define ERYTHROPOIETIN

Answer 18

medication for pts who have had chemotherapy to tx cancer and can be illicitly used by some athletes to boost production of RBC and increase endurance

Question 19

what is the purpose of neonatal drug testing

Answer 19

• detect substances that can cause prenatal drug exposure and neonatal withdrawal
• confirms maternal drug use 24-72 hours prior to birth

Question 20

folate, bilirubin, and vitamin A need to be ____ when shipped

Answer 20

UV protected

Question 21

ammonia and lactic acid needs to be in an ____ when shipped

Answer 21

ice slurry

Question 22

which comes first STAT or ASAP

Answer 22

STAT

Question 23

a critically low glucose can cause

Answer 23

rapid heartbeat

Question 24

cryoglobulin specimens should be kept at ___ (temp) when being transported

Answer 24

37C (98.6)

Question 25

CPT received a urine drug test that is 29.4C (85F). What should the CPT do?

Answer 25

have pt provide another urine specimen under observation