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Chapter 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| where surgical specimens, frozen sections, biopsies, cytogenic specimens and autopsies are performed | Anatomical Laboratory |
| Is divided into: Cytology, Histology, and Cytogenetics. | Anatomical Laboratory |
| tissue and body fluids are examined for abnormal cells. Pap smears are tested here. | Cytology |
| tissue obtained from biopsies, surgeries, and autopsies are examined here. Ex: cancer biopsies | Histology |
| amniotic fluid, tissue, and bone marrow specimens are analyzed here. | Cytogenetics |
| made up of 8 sections: hematology, coagulation, chemistry, bloodbank, serology, microbiology, urinalysis and phlebotomy | Clinical Laboratory |
| is usually a pathologist or physician. Act as liaison between the medical staff and lab staff and as a consultant for doctors. Establish policies, interpret results, and perform autopsies/biopsies. | Laboratory Director |
| responsible for technical and admininstrative management of the lab. Usually MT with a master's degree or 5+ yrs experience. Liasion between lab staff, professional services admin & lab director. | Laboratory Manager |