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General - Diagnostic Procedures

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An instrument that spins substances at high speed to seperate them into layers according to density is a _____________ ?   Centrifuge  
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An instrument used to measure blood glucose levels is called a what?   Glucometer  
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The volume of RBC's in a given volume of blood, expressed as a percent of total blood volume is a __________   Hematocrit  
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Iron containing substance found in RBC's whose function is to carry oxygen from the lungs throughout the body is called what?   Hemoglobin  
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An instrument used to measure the intensity of light rays is called what?   Photometer  
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What is a POL ?   Physician's Office Laboratory  
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What is does CLIA stand for   Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments  
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In what year did the US Congress pass the CLIA, establishing quality standards for all laboratory testing?   1988  
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What is the goal of CLIA ?   To ensure the accuracy, reliablility and timelines of patient's test results.  
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What are waived test?   Waived tests are the LEAST COMPLEX TESTS to perform.  
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What is a PPMP Tests?   This is a WAIVED LABORATORY with a PPMP Certificate which can perofrm tests using a microscope  
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What is the objective of QUALITY CONTROL?   To ensure RELIABLE and VALID test results by applying the correct methods and detecting or elminating errors  
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What is quality assurance?   Is a type of OUTCOME ASSESSMENT  
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The 2 federal agencies that enforce safety standards are ______________ and _______ .   FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and the EPA (Enviromental Protection Agency)  
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What does ICD-9-CM stand for?   International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision, Clinical Modification  
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The abbreviation CPT means what?   Physicians Current Procedural Terminology  
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What is ESR abbreviated for?   Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate  
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What does PT stand for?   Prothrombin time  
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What does PTT stand for?   Partial Thromboplastin Time  
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Blood Chemistry Tests include...........   Electrolyte levels,Lipid Studies,serum protein,  
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Hematology and Coagulaton studies include   CBC, ESR,PTT,PT,Coagulation Studies, and Reticulocyte counts  
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C&S is the abbreviation for   Culture and Sensitivity  
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A physicians order to a refrence laboratory must be signed, within ________ how many days?   30  
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Who is JACHO?   It establishes guidelines regarding the quality of care in hospital and health-care agencies, including laboratories.  
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Is JACHO a federal agnecy?   No it is a private, non govermental agency  
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What is the purpose of the Safe Medical Devices Act of 1990.   Implemented to protect patients, vistors and health-care facilities staff.  
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Why is precertification obtained?   To ensure insurance provider payment  
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What are STANDING ORDERS?   Routine laboratory test within a physicians office, that are placed in the patients charge for sigining later by the physician.  
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What should the MA do when diagnostic test are returned to the physicians office?   Review and compare the results against norms and abnormal results for the physician.  
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