Clinical Laboratory Operations

Which size category of clinical lab is capable of conducting routine urinalysis, stool exam, and hematology tests?

10sqm Primary category clinical labs

What is the main task of the clinical laboratory?

To provide accurate and reliable information to medical doctors

What percentage of medical decisions are based on laboratory test results?

70%

What is the main focus of clinical pathology?

Diagnosis and treatment of diseases through lab testing of blood and body fluids Signup and view all the answers

What factor can affect the activities in the clinical laboratory according to the text?

Changes in government policies Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes free-standing clinical laboratories according to institutional characteristics?

They operate independently without being part of an established institution Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of encapsulation in waste management?

Filling containers with waste and sealing them with plastic foam, bituminous sand, or cement mortar Signup and view all the answers

When is safe burial considered as a disposal method?

Applicable to treated infectious waste, sharps waste, small quantities of encapsulated / inertized solid chemical and pharmaceutical wastes Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a landfill?

To keep waste isolated from the environment Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of inertization in waste management?

Grounding up pharmaceuticals and adding a mixture of water, lime, and cement Signup and view all the answers

Which waste disposal method is especially suitable for used sharps and syringes?

Septic or concrete vault Signup and view all the answers

What process destroys all viable microbes, including viruses and endospores?

Sterilization Signup and view all the answers

Which process involves the destruction of vegetative pathogens, but not endospores, and is typically used on inanimate objects?

Disinfection Signup and view all the answers

What technique involves mechanically removing microbes and is used for cleansing?

Sanitization Signup and view all the answers

Which method of waste treatment uses heat in the absence of oxygen to convert waste to gas, liquid, or solid form?

Pyrolysis Signup and view all the answers

Which process involves steam sterilization at 121°C with a pressure of 15 psi for 15 to 30 minutes, typically using indicators like color-changing tapes or biological test ampules containing bacterial spores?

Autoclave Signup and view all the answers