2 Role of Health Cere Professionals in the Submission of Clinical Spaclmans

Health Care Team

a group of healthcare professionals working together to care for patients

Close Working Relationship

cooperation among healthcare professionals for proper patient care

Infectious Disease Diagnosis

the process of identifying diseases caused by microorganisms

Clinician

a healthcare professional responsible for diagnosing and treating patients

Preliminary Diagnosis

an early possible identification of a disease before confirmation

Clinical Specimen

a sample collected from the body for laboratory testing

Diagnostic Test

a laboratory examination used to identify disease

Doctor

a physician responsible for diagnosing and managing diseases

Nurse

a healthcare professional involved in patient care and specimen collection

Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS)

a professional trained to analyze clinical specimens

Medical Technologist (MT)

a healthcare worker who performs laboratory testing

Qualified Health Care Professional

trained personnel authorized to collect and process specimens

Specimen Selection

choosing the correct specimen needed for diagnosis

Proper Specimen Collection

obtaining the specimen correctly to avoid contamination

Specimen Transport

delivering the specimen safely to the laboratory

Clinical Microbiology Laboratory (CML)

the laboratory where infectious disease specimens are tested

Laboratory Processing

examination and testing of clinical specimens

Laboratory Findings

results obtained from laboratory testing

Prompt Diagnosis

quick identification of disease for early treatment

Prompt Treatment

immediate medical management after diagnosis

Laboratory Observation

findings seen during specimen examination

Test Results

outcomes produced after laboratory analysis

Appropriate Therapy

the correct treatment given for a disease

Blood Specimen

a blood sample used to diagnose infections

Bone Marrow Specimen

a sample from bone marrow used to detect infections or blood disorders

Bronchial Wash

fluid collected from airways to diagnose respiratory infections

Bronchoalveolar Wash (BAL)

fluid collected from the lungs during bronchoscopy

CSF (Cerebrospinal Fluid)

sterile fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord

Cervical Swab

a specimen collected from the cervix for testing

Vaginal Swab

a specimen collected from the vagina to identify infection

Conjunctival Swab

a specimen taken from the eye membrane

Rectal Swab

a specimen collected from the rectum for testing

Hair Clippings

hair samples used to diagnose fungal infections

Nail Clippings

fingernail or toenail samples used for fungal testing

Nasal Swab

a specimen collected from the nose

Pus Specimen

fluid collected from wounds or abscesses for testing

Abscess

a pocket of pus caused by infection

Scotch Tape Prep

a method using adhesive tape to collect parasites from the skin

Skin Scraping

removal of skin material for fungal testing

Skin Snip

a small skin sample collected for parasite testing

Respiratory Specimen

sputum or respiratory fluid used for diagnosing lung infections

Sputum

mucus or pus coughed from the lungs

Sinus Specimen

material collected from sinus cavities for testing

Synovial Fluid

fluid collected from joints for infection testing

Throat Swab

a specimen collected from the throat to detect infection

Tissue Biopsy

removal of tissue from a living patient for examination

Autopsy Specimen

tissue obtained after death for examination

Urethral Discharge Material

secretions collected from the urethra for testing

Urine Specimen

a urine sample used to diagnose urinary infections

Urogenital Secretions

fluids from reproductive organs collected for testing

Prostatic Secretions

fluid from the prostate gland used for laboratory testing

Vesicle Fluid

fluid collected from blisters for viral testing

Bacterial Infection

infection caused by bacteria

Fungal Infection

infection caused by fungi

Parasitic Infection

infection caused by parasites

Viral Infection

infection caused by viruses

BAL

abbreviation for bronchoalveolar lavage

CSF

abbreviation for cerebrospinal fluid

Laboratory Computer

a computerized system used to record specimen data

Log Book

a manual record of laboratory information

Macroscopic Examination

examination of specimens with the naked eye

Microscopic Examination

examination of specimens using a microscope

Presumptive Report

an early laboratory report based on preliminary findings

Culture

the process of growing microorganisms in the laboratory

Incubation

maintaining cultures at the correct temperature for microbial growth

Culture Plate

a dish containing media used to grow microorganisms

Subculture

transferring microorganisms to another culture medium for further testing

Definitive Identification System

advanced methods used to accurately identify microorganisms

Final Report

the completed laboratory result after full testing

Laboratory Workflow

the sequence of steps followed in laboratory testing

Patient Symptoms

signs or feelings experienced by the patient

Laboratory Request

an order for specific diagnostic tests

Specimen Data Entry

recording patient and specimen information into a system

Clinical Information

patient details provided to aid laboratory testing

Aseptic Technique

procedures used to prevent contamination during specimen handling

Leakproof Container

a container designed to prevent specimen leakage

Primary Container

the first container holding the specimen

Secondary Container

an outer protective container used during transport

Secure Closure

a tightly sealed container lid preventing leakage

Screw-Cap Closure

a cap twisted tightly onto a container to prevent spills

Specimen Leakage

accidental escape of specimen from its container

Specimen Contamination

introduction of unwanted microorganisms into a specimen

Standard Precautions

infection prevention practices used with all patients

Sharps

objects like needles or blades that can cut or puncture skin

Needlestick Injury

accidental puncture caused by a contaminated needle

Infectious Waste

materials contaminated with pathogens requiring proper disposal

Specimen Disposal

safe removal and destruction of used specimens

Specimen Packaging

proper wrapping and sealing of specimens for transport

Transport Packaging

protective materials used while delivering specimens

Laboratory Safety

measures taken to protect healthcare workers and patients

Exposure Risk

possibility of coming into contact with infectious materials

Bloodborne Pathogens

microorganisms in blood capable of causing disease

Leakproof Packaging

packaging designed to prevent spills during transport

Specimen Integrity

maintaining the original condition of a specimen

Manual Opening Container

a specimen container that must be opened by hand

Outside Contamination

contamination found on the exterior of the specimen container

Transit to Laboratory

movement of specimens from collection site to laboratory

Specimen Handling

proper management of specimens before testing

Specimen Examination

analysis of collected samples in the laboratory

Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI)

an organization providing laboratory guidelines