Transported specimens - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A Phlebotomist has a requisition to draw blood on a patient who has severe Down syndrome. Which of the following steps should the Phlebotomist take? A) Explain the procedure to the patient in simple terms, then proceed with venipunture. B) Speak with the patients guardian before performing the venipuncture to ensure the explanation is understood C) Draw the Patient's blood without trying to explain the procedure D) Ask the patient's guardian to assist in holding the patient's arm...

Beginning with the moment the specimen is collected and transported to the laboratory, to the analysis itself and the reporting of the results, must be documented by a process known as Correct Answer: Chain of custody. A process that monitors the accuracy and reproducibility of results through the use of control specimens. Correct Answer: Quality control Describes how close a test result is to the true value. Correct Answer: Accuracy The comparison of an instrument measurement or rea...

1. What temperature should a semen sample be transported? - ANSWER36-38 degrees C 2. Which of the following would result in a grossly hemolyzed specimen? a. Incorrect order of draw b. Incorrect needle gauge c. Applying tourniquet too close to the draw site d. Failure to invert tube - ANSWERb. Incorrect needle gauge 4. The phlebotomist has a request to collect a CBC from a healthy 10 month old. Which is appropriate? - ANSWERa. Either heel 5. A phlebotomist is preparing to draw blood ...

NHA Phlebotomy 1. What temperature should a semen sample be transported? - ANSWER-36-38 degrees C 2. Which of the following would result in a grossly hemolyzed specimen? a. Incorrect order of draw b. Incorrect needle gauge c. Applying tourniquet too close to the draw site d. Failure to invert tube - ANSWER-b. Incorrect needle gauge 3. Which of the following is proper procedure after collecting ammonia specimen? a. Protect from light b. Keep specimen warm c. Keep specimen at body...

MLT Practice Exam| Medical Laboratory Technicians With Complete Solutions /Latest What refers to the reproducibility of test results? [Accurate Ans: - Precision A process that monitors the accuracy and reproducibility of results through the use of control specimens. [Accurate Ans: - Quality control What detects any progressive drift off values to one side of the average for at least 3 days? [Accurate Ans: - Trend A means by which quality control between laboratories is maintained ...

Body Fluids Midterm Exam – Urinalysis Test Banks With Solutions State possible reasons why a laboratory would reject a urine specimen. -Specimens in unlabeled containers -Nonmatching labels and requisition forms -Specimens contaminated with feces or toilet paper -Containers with contaminated exteriors -Specimens of insufficient quantity -Specimens that have been improperly transported

CLIA : Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) : enacted in 1996 which requires that any results obtained for specimens from patients (including types of measurements being done) must be kept strictly confidential. CLIA 88 (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act) : regulates laboratory testing The National Certifying Agency : grants professional certification to individuals An important responsibility for laboratories is : ...

a bleeding-time test detects - platelet function disorders A butterfly is usually used for ___? - difficult and hand veins (21 and 23 g) a patient has several short lengths of IV-type tubing protruding from his chest, this is most likely a - CVC (central venous catheter) central line according to CLSI guidelines, serum for most tests should be removed from the cells within: - 120 minutes according to CLSI, a heel puncture lancet should puncture no deeper than - 2 mm Activated clotting tim...

AMT MLT Exam Study Guide/ Test bank with complete solutions#2(2023)Chain of custody. Beginning with the moment the specimen is collected and transported to the laboratory, to the analysis itself and the reporting of the results, must be documented by a process known as Quality control A process that monitors the accuracy and reproducibility of results through the use of control specimens. Accuracy Describes how close a test result is to the true value. Calibration The c...

BOC Prep Questions and Answers with Verified Solutions What is the primary purpose of quality control in a lab? The primary purpose of quality control is to ensure the accuracy and reliability of test results, maintaining consistency and reliability in lab procedures. How can you reduce contamination risk during sample collection? Using proper aseptic techniques, wearing protective gloves, and ensuring sterile equipment are key to reducing contamination risks. Why is it important...