Medical Assistant's Responsibilities and Laboratory Concepts

These flashcards cover essential vocabulary and concepts related to the responsibilities of a medical assistant and laboratory operations.

Quality Control

Procedures implemented to ensure laboratory results are accurate and reliable.

Reference Range

A numeric range of test values that represents the normal results for the general population.

Qualitative Results

Results with no numeric values attached, indicating positive or negative status.

Quantitative Results

Results expressed as numbers representing a measurement.

Aliquot

A portion of a well-mixed sample removed for testing.

Hemolyzed

A blood sample in which the red blood cells have ruptured.

Biopsy

The process of removing tissue for microscopic examination.

Chain of Custody

A method used to collect, process, and test a specimen that may be used as legal evidence.

Turbidity

The cloudiness observed in a liquid, often indicating the presence of certain substances.

Microbiology

The study of microorganisms to identify those causing infections.

CLIA

Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments, which establish quality standards for lab testing.

Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)

Fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord analyzed for chemical composition.

Hematology

The study of blood cells and coagulation.

Urinalysis

Physical, chemical, and microscopic examination of urine.

Dipstick Test

A test used to detect the presence of glucose, proteins, bilirubin, nitrites, and pH in urine.