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national reference laboratory for drug testing

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diagnostic laboratory

type of lab where tests are carried out on clinical specimens to obtain information about the health of a patient

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clinical pathology

deals with the chemical & cellular analyses of blood and other body fluids, identification & examination of microbes and parasites

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anatomic pathology

provides processing & examination of surgical specimens (microscopic structure of tissues, surgical pathology, cytopathology, immunohistochemical techniques, autopsies, and forensic pathology

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molecular pathology

deals with the analysis of certain genes, proteins, and other molecules in samples for organs, tissues, or bodily fluids in order to diagnose disease

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institution-based

is located in the premises & operates as part of a DOH licensed health facility

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non-institution based

operates independently and is not attached to any DOH licensed health facility

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government-owned

operated and maintained, partially or wholly, by the national government, a local government unit

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privately-owned

established & operated with funds through donation, principal, investment, or other means, by any individual, corporation, association or organization

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primary laboratory

provides minimum service capabilities

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secondary laboratory

provides the minimum service capabilities of a primary category with additional services

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tertiary laboratory

provides the minimum service capabilities of a secondary category with additional services

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phlebotomy section

place where drawing of blood and collecting specimen occurs

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hematology section

  • performs routine & special tests on the components of blood

  • WBC & RBC count, platelet count, hematocrit count

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clinical chemistry section

  • where patient’s blood and other body fluids are checked for various chemical components

  • ALT, AFP, Bilirubin test, BUN, AST, FBS, heavy metal analysis

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clinical microscopy section

  • performs routine and special tests on patients’ urine & fecal samples

  • fecalysis, urinalysis, pregnancy test, Ketone,

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immunology and serology section

  • performs tests in serum and autoimmune reactions in the blood

  • reaction to virus

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blood bank section

  • perform tests for blood transfusion

  • blood typing, antibody screening, crossmatching, ABO & Rh type

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histopathology section

  • examine tissues to detect possible diseases

  • pap smear, autopsies, staining, biopsies

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microbiology section

  • perform cultures, examines, and identifies microorganisms including bacteria, fungi, yeasts

  • viral load, culture & sensitivity

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molecular biology section

  • used to detect microorganisms, look for genetic mutations associated with certain infectious diseases and cancers

  • COVID-19 testing and other special tests

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virology section

  • can be under microbiology laboratory

  • sole institution for handling viral specimens

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anti

greek work for ‘against’

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septikos

greek work for ‘putrefactive’

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putrefactive

‘septikos’ means?

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anti

‘against’ means?

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70% isopropyl alcohol

most common antiseptic

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  • povidone-iodine pads

  • benzalkonium chloride

  • chlorhexadine gluconate

what are the alternative antiseptic pads for patients w/ allergies to 70% isopropyl alcohol

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inner to outer

manner of disinfecting the collection site

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30 seconds

how long you should wait to apply for the next antiseptic

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alcohol-iodine-alcohol

manner of disinfection or applying antiseptic

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cold compress

in case of hematoma, advise the patient to apply ____

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warm compress

in case of hematoma, advise the patient to cold compress, however , if it is still prevalent after 24 hours apply ____

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eye level

needles & sharps disposal container should be in ____ of the phlebotomist

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gauze pad

sterilized 2x2 pads hold pressure over the site

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biohazard bags

leak-proof plastic bags commonly used for transporting blood from the collection site to the laboratory

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slides

make blood films for hematology determinations

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permanent and non-smear ink

pen used to label tubes and record other patient information should be?

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watch

accurately determine specimen collection time and time certain tests

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after

labeling of specimens must be done ____ collection when?

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patient ID equipment

uses barcode to identify patients with the use of ID band and barcode readers to generate labels for specimen tubes

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radio frequency identification (RFID)

systems can also be used in patient ID equipment

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vein viewer

uses high intensity LED or infrared red light to highlight veins

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hemoglobin

absorbs the light causing the veins to stand out as dark lines

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tourniquet

inflates vein for easy palpation & visualization

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compress vein and restrict blood flow

tourniquet is applied around a patient’s arm to ___ and ___

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1 minute

tourniquet is applied not longer than ____

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evacuated tube system

multi-sample needles

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syringe system

hypodermic needles

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butterfly system

winged infusion

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1 to 1.5 inches

needle length for multi sample needle

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0.5 to 0.75 inches

needle length for butterfly system

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it varies

needle length for syringe system

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tube holder

clear, plastic, disposable cylinder with a small threaded opening at one end (hub) where needle is screwed into

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flanges

the large end has ___ or extensions on the sides that aid in tube placement & removal; important in inserting the test tube

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1.8 to 15mL

size/volume of blood collecting tubes

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inversely

gauge of the needle is ____ proportional to the size of the diameter

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antiseptic

reduce the number of microorganism but does not sterilize the site

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sterilization

uses of heat, radiation, chemical, autoclave

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sterilization

kill or removes all living organisms and spores from objects

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disinfection

chemical substances or solutions regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

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10 minutes

how long is the contact time for disinfecting

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disinfection

remove or kill microorganisms on surfaces & instruments (10% bleach)

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1:10

ratio of disinfectant

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bevel

end portion of the needle that pierces the vein

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shaft

long cylindrical portion of needle

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hub

end portion of needled that is attached to the blood collection device

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lumen

internal space of the needle

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needle sheath/cap

covering of the needle

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up

bevel ___ to avoid resistance in blood flow

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121 C and 20 minutes

temperature and time for sterilization (15psi)

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  • blood

  • urine

  • stool

  • sputum

  • tissue sample

  • CSF sample and other body fluid

SPECIMENS USED IN DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY

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