Aapc: Chapter 18- Pathology & Laboratory

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warfarin

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medication that blocks the effect of vitamin K on hepatic production of extrinsic coagulation pathway factors

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analyte

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the substance being analyzed

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pathology

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the study of diseased tissue & cells

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mycology

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the study of fungi

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qualitative

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a type of test that determines the presence or absence of a drug only

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certainty

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Always code to the highest degree of

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trough

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low point; the time when a specimen for a therapeutic drug assay is collected immediately before the next dose of the drug

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germline

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example is an inherited constitutional chromosome abnormality

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autopsy or necropsy

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examination of a dead body to determine the cause(s) of death

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bacteriology

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branch of science concerned with the study of bacteria

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cytopathology

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the study of the cellular changes in disease

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cytogenetics

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a branch of science concerned with the study of the structure & function of the cell, specifically the chromosomes

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CLIA waived tests

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simple tests that may be performed in non-laboratory settings, such as the physician office

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definitive identification

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identification of the genus & species of the microorganism

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forensic

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pertaining to or applicable to personal injury, murder, & other legal proceedings

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gross

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examination of the entire specimen without sectioning of the specimen to be examined without the use of a microscope

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hematology

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the medical specialty pertaining to the anatomy, physiology, pathology, symptomatology, & therapeutics related to blood & blood forming tissues

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immunology

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the study of the immune system, its components, & function

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in vivo

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studies performed within the living body

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microbiology

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the study of microorganisms, including fungi, protozoa, bacteria, & viruses

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molecular diagnostics

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the measurement of DNA, RNA, proteins, or metabolites to detect genotypes, mutations, or biochemical changes

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mycology

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the study of fungi, their identification, classification, edibility, cultivation, & biology, including pathogenicity

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panel

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a group of tests performed together & listed in the code description

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pathology

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the medical science & specialty practice concerned with study of diseased tissue & cells

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presumptive identification

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identification of a microorganism based on the growth patterns, color, success in culturing the specimen in certain media, etc.

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parasitology

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the branch of biology & of medicine concerned with the study of parasites

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quantitative

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a type of test identifying not only the presence of a drug, but the exact amount present

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semi-quantitative

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a type of test identifying the amount of an analyte within a specified range but does not identify the specific quantity

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virology

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the study of viruses & of viral disease