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Test that monitors heparin therapy |
PTT Partial thrombosis time takes a look at how long it takes blood to clot |
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Abbreviation for test that assess platelet plug formation |
BT |
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Test that monitors Coumadin therapy |
patient |
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The third response in the coagulation process is |
Fibrinolysis |
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A prolongues tourniquet application can affect blood composition because it causes |
Hemoconcentration |
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Hemoconcentration is when |
Increases non-filterable analytes |
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When collecting a blood culture specimen directly from a butterfly into blood culture bottles…should you fill aerobic or anaerobic first? |
You should fill aerobic first |
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T/F specimens take a long time to clot because specimens in serum separator tubes take longer to clot |
FALSE |
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T/F it is best to centrifuge specimens that are partially clotted |
FALSE |
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T/F Designation for a test request is not based on age & gender |
TRUE |
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Phenylalanine |
Does not required to have therapeutic drug monitoring |
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CLSI |
Clinical & Laboratory Standards Institute Develops standards for handling & processing |
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Results in delayed clotting of a sample |
Collection was difficult, hemolyzing red cells |
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Used by the laboratory to identify specimen throughout the testing process |
Accession number |
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Pneumatic tube |
Pressurized air transportation system |
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Ascites fluid |
Aspirated from the peritoneal cavity |
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Sputum samples are typically collected to diagnose |
Tuberculosis |
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This test is involved intravenous administration of histamine or pentagastrin |
Gastric analysis |
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Bone marrow samples are typically evaluated in the |
Hematology and history |
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Measurable, objective guides that are established to monitor all aspects of patient care |
Indicators |
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Quality system essentials (QSE) are |
Accompanied by quality indicator that monitor workflow |
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A specimen should not be rejected for analysis, if |
A Bilirubin is icteric |
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The abbreviation for a national agency that sets standards for phlebotomy procedures is the |
CLSI |
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Pulling straight up to hear a “pop” is…. |
Not proper procedure to remove specimen topper following centrifugation |
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Chilling will adversely affect the quality of test results for this analyte |
Potassium |
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What happens in our bloodstream when we go from supine to standing? |
Non-filterable elements increase |
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The Joint Comissionwhat is the third re |
Accredits healthcare organizations |
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What is the third response in the coagulation process? |
Hemostatic plug formation |
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An NO culture swab tests for |
Whooping cough |
