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Ch 12 Study Guide

Computers and Specimen Handling and Processing

TermDefinition
LIS - Laboratory Information Systems a software package designed to interface between the lab, physicians and patient portals
Acession number a unique identifier generated as a battery of tests is ordered, this will follow the test(s) until results are sent or the order has been canceled
Preanalytical/Preexamination prior to testing
Examination phase/analytical during testing
Postexamination/postanalytical after analysis
Thermolabile Altered or destroyed by heat
QNS - quantity not sufficient blood is not drawn to a sufficient amount to test or to mix with additives
Secondary or aliquot tube created when multiple tests will be conducted from the content of one tube, pipette transfers liquid portion of blood
Light blue 9:1 blood to additive ratio
Bilirubin no UV light exposure
Lactic acid on ice
Ammonia on ice
ETOH use soap and water to clean
The time limit for separating plasma or serum from cells is 2 hours
A blood smear from an EDTA tube needs to be made within 1 hour
EDTA specimens for ESR need to be treated prior to 4 hours or refrigerated for up to 12
EDTA specimens for CBC should be tested before 6 hours, but can sit at room temperature for 24 hours
Centrifuge needs to be balanced
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