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A portion of a well-mixed sample removed for testing is a(n):
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Aliquot
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A term used to describe a blood sample in which the red blood cells have ruptured is:
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Hemolyzed
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Which of the following is not a responsibility of the medical assistant to the clinical laboratory?
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Interrupting abnormal results and providing diagnosis to patients
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Decreased hemoglobin levels are seen in which of the following illnesses?
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Both A and C: iron-deficiency and cirrhosis of the liver
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______involves the study of bacteria, fungi, yeasts, parasites, and viruses.
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Microbiology
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The act passed by Congress to establish quality standards for all laboratory testing is referred to as:
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CLIA
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Categories of tests performed in the clinical laboratory are assigned by the FDA on the basis of the:
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Potential risk to public health
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Laboratory tests performed in a physician's office are most likely to be categorized as:
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Both A and B: waived and moderate-complexity
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Which of the following is not a waived test?
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Gram staining
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A blood culture and sensitivity (C&S) test is most likely performed in which division of the clinical laboratory?
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Microbiology
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You are preparing a chemical hygiene plan for your employer and need copies of the material safety data sheets (MSDS) for several products in use in your laboratory. The first step is to contact:
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The manufacturer of the product
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In the identification system of the National Fire Association,the white diamond indicates:
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Special hazards of the chemical
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Which of the following is most likely to prevent the spread of infection in a laboratory?
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Washing your hands
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The pledge of healthcare professionals to work to achieve the highest degree of excellence in the care given to every patient is otherwise known as:
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Quality assurance
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The most common temperature for an incubator in the microbiology laboratory is:
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37 degress C
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