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CCC-Medical Lab
chapter 15
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| CLIA | clinical laboratory improvement ammendments |
| clinical laboratory improvement ammendments | mandates labs to be regulated using same standards established 3 levels of complexity |
| high complexity | run by Pathologist, tests require close attention to detail, have numerous steps, challenging throughout all areas |
| moderate complexity | requires formal training, test not as complex as in high lab run by physician |
| PPMP | physician performed microscopic procedures |
| physician performed microscopic procedures | sub-category of moderate lab microscopic tests in this lab run by physician |
| waived | FDA cleared test for home use & lab simple test easy to perform if done wrong will not pose any reasonable risk to patient |
| certificate of waiver | certificate which will allow labs to perform waived tests |
| SOP | standard operating procedures |
| standard operating procedures | step by step on all procedures done |
| pre exam | first step in lab collection process patient should be identified, confirm all orders, print requisition and labels, gather equipment |
| Exam | phase of exam were the samples are tested |
| post exam | phase of exam were the reporting of results take place |
| ESR | erythrocyte sedimentation rate |
| erythrocyte sedimentation rate | the rate at which rbc's settle in a calibrated tube testing for arthritis and inflammation |
| rouleaux formation | when inflammation is present rbc's stick together when rbc stick together they become heavier and settle faster |
| winthrobe | manufacturer for ESR test kits |
| westergren | manufacturer for ESR test kits |
| modified westergren | manufacturer for ESR test kits |
| FOBT | fecal occult blood test |
| microhematocrit | AKA PCV the percent of rbc in a capillary tube testing for anemia |
| PCV | packed cell volume |
| red tipped tube | heparin coated micro collection tube |
| blue tipped tube | no additive in this micro collection tube |
| black tipped tube | tube for micro collection that is smaller in diameter |
| strep screening | test used to test for bacteria Group A Streptococcus using a non cotton swab to collect form the back of the throat |
| hCG | Human chorionic gonadotropin |
| urinalysis | 3 parts to this test physical, chemical & microscopic |
| POCT | point of care testing |
| point of care testing | testing done at patient bedside |
| glucometer | device used to test patient for diabetes reference range 70-125 |
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