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Chapter 50

Microbiology and Immunology

DefinitionTerm
typically becomes epidemics Influenza A
milder and isolated Influenza B
can assist with decisions to administer antiviral medications Rapid diagnosis of influenza
Detect both influenza A and B antigens CLIA-waived rapid immunochromatographic assays
Major cause of upper and lower respiratory tract infections RSV
RSV Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Major cause of bronchiolitis and pneumonia in children and infants RSV
CLIA-waived rapid immunochromatographic assays for RSV uses nasopharyngeal swab specimen or nasal washings
When the original culture has incubated for 18 to 24 hours, examine for evidence of pathogens
Assessing cultures differentiates between: normal flora and pathogens
Suspicious colonies are subcultured onto: appropriate medium to isolate in a pure culture
FIT test Fecal Immunochemical Test
The fit test is a screening test for: colon cancer
FIT tests only detect: human hemoglobin from large intestine
FIT tests tend to have fewer false positive results that the gFOBT because they are not affected by: food and medications
gFOBT Guaiac Fecal Occult Blood Test
gFOBT is a stool test that looks for the presence of: occult blood with a hemoccult test
The lab should develop a hemoccult test no more than: three days after stool sample was applied
Medical assistant should read hemoccult results within: 60 seconds
Maintaining a laboratory in the office increases: the physician's liability
You are responsible for maintaining: the optimum accuracy in testing results
A quality assurance program (QA) for POLs may: reduce the risks
POLs Physician Office Laboratory
Never release information to anyone other than: the patient or legal guardian
Certain infectious diseases must be reported to the CDC or local board of health
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