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A major Advantage of POCT is:   Faster turnaround time  
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POCT assays are usually in which CLIA category?   waived  
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Over-the-counter test kits are in which CLIA category?   waived  
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What is the lowest level of horomone for which most current serum hCG tests can give a positive result   25 mIU/mL  
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The most specific assays for human chronic gonadotropin(hCG) use antibody reagents against which subunit of hCG   beta  
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An important characteristic to be considered when selecting a POCT instrument is   rapid turnaround time, easy to perform protocol  
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What is the ultimate goal of the laboratory?   produce accurate information in a timely manner  
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computer technology can be used for   specimen processing, inventory control, ordering tests  
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The function of a CPU   executes software instructions  
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Short term memory   exchange of information  
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The laboratory can have directly connected computers that can access the hospital record system by   use of routers and forming an LAN  
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An example of laboratory information system functionality is   specimen tracking, quality control, archive patient cumulative reports  
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Future challenges for laboratory automation standards include all the following   developing uniform collection devices  
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As estimated by The Joint Commission, what percentage of the information that physicians rely on is generated by the laboratory   80%  
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The major benefits of laboratory automation is   reduction in medical errors, improved safety for laboratory staff, faster turnaround time  
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Steps in automation designed to mimic manual techniques include   pipetting of specimen, pipetting of reagents, measurement of chemical reactions  
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What is a common principle applied in immunochemistry   enzyme immunoassay  
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When hematology cell counters detect voltage pulses, what principle is being applied?   electrical resistance  
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A three part blood cell differential separates   Mononuclear cells granulocytes and lymphocytes  
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Semiautomated routine chemical screening of urine uses what test principle   reflectance photometry  
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PCR testing is useful in   forensic /genetic testing, disease diagnosis  
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One of the top five causes of preanalytical errors is   improperly filled blood collection tube, patient incorrectly identified, test request error  
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Which transmission based infection control precaution stops direct spread of bacteria by touching   contact precautions  
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Which transmission based infection control precaution stops agents dispersed by talking , coughing, or sneezing   Droplet precautions  
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Which transmission based infection control precaution provides fromm dust particles   airbourne precautions  
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When the coagulation of fresh whole blood is prevented through the use of an anticoagulant the straw colored fluid that can be seperated from the cellular elements   plasma  
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Which characteristic is inaccurate with respect to the anticoagulant dipotassium ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid   is used for most routine coagulation studies  
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Heparin inhibits the clotting of fresh whole blood by neutralizing the effect of   thrombin  
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An evacuated tube with EDTA has a   lavender colored stopper  
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An evacuated tube with Heparin has a   green colored stopper  
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An evacuated tube with sodium citrate   blue colored stopper  
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An evacuated tube with no anticoagulant has a   red colored stopper  
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The first category of steps in performing a venipuncture includes   Introduce yourself and briefly explain the procedure to the patient  
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The second category of steps in performing a venipuncture includes   Identify the patient , check test requistions, assemble equipment, wash hands, and put on latex gloves  
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The third category of steps in performing a venipuncture includes   select an appropriate site and prepare the site  
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The fourth of five steps in performing a venipuncture   reapply the tourniquet and perform the venipuncture  
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The final category of steps in performing a venipuncture   Remove tourniquet remove needle apply pressure to site and label all tubes  
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The appropriate veins for performing a routine venipuncture   cephalic basilic and median cubital  
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How should the bevel of the needle be held during a venipuncture   upward  
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A hematoma can form if   the needle punctures both walls,  
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