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What type of laboratory requires a different pattern of operation than an outpatient laboratory?
What type of laboratory requires a different pattern of operation than an outpatient laboratory?
- A laboratory specializing in genetic testing
- A laboratory focused on environmental testing
- A full-service laboratory supporting an ER and/or intensive care units (correct)
- A research laboratory
What type of technical staff is required for moderately and highly complex tests?
What type of technical staff is required for moderately and highly complex tests?
- Specialists in administrative tasks
- Different group of technical staff than a laboratory performing mostly routine testing on automated analyzers (correct)
- Same group of technical staff as routine testing laboratories
- Interns and trainees
Which specialty areas require different staff in a laboratory?
Which specialty areas require different staff in a laboratory?
- Endocrinology and toxicology
- Immunology and virology
- Chemistry and hematology
- Microbiology, surgical pathology, cytology, and blood bank (correct)
When must staff be available to support the emergency room and critical care units?
When must staff be available to support the emergency room and critical care units?
What are some variables to consider when staffing a laboratory?
What are some variables to consider when staffing a laboratory?
What type of technical staff is required for specialty areas in microbiology, surgical pathology, or cytology?
What type of technical staff is required for specialty areas in microbiology, surgical pathology, or cytology?
What type of laboratory requires a different pattern of operation than a POL providing services Monday to Friday for one shift?
What type of laboratory requires a different pattern of operation than a POL providing services Monday to Friday for one shift?
When must staff be available to support the emergency room and critical care units?
When must staff be available to support the emergency room and critical care units?
What is a variable to consider when staffing the laboratory?
What is a variable to consider when staffing the laboratory?
What type of laboratory requires supervising technologists in addition to technicians on off shifts, weekends, and holidays?
What type of laboratory requires supervising technologists in addition to technicians on off shifts, weekends, and holidays?
