10 Questions
What type of laboratory requires a different pattern of operation than an outpatient laboratory?
A full-service laboratory supporting an ER and/or intensive care units
What type of technical staff is required for moderately and highly complex tests?
Different group of technical staff than a laboratory performing mostly routine testing on automated analyzers
Which specialty areas require different staff in a laboratory?
Microbiology, surgical pathology, cytology, and blood bank
When must staff be available to support the emergency room and critical care units?
At least for those tests that must be available as STAT tests at all times
What are some variables to consider when staffing a laboratory?
Turnaround time, phlebotomy, results reporting, and sequential testing
What type of technical staff is required for specialty areas in microbiology, surgical pathology, or cytology?
Different staff than a laboratory performing mostly routine testing on automated analyzers
What type of laboratory requires a different pattern of operation than a POL providing services Monday to Friday for one shift?
A full-service laboratory supporting an ER and/or intensive care units
When must staff be available to support the emergency room and critical care units?
At least for those tests that must be available as STAT tests at all times
What is a variable to consider when staffing the laboratory?
Turnaround time
What type of laboratory requires supervising technologists in addition to technicians on off shifts, weekends, and holidays?
A full-service laboratory supporting an ER and/or intensive care units
Test Mix and Staffing Patterns in Clinical Laboratories Quiz: Test your knowledge of the staffing requirements for moderately and highly complex tests in clinical laboratories. Explore the staffing needs for specialty areas such as microbiology, surgical pathology, cytology, and blood bank. Understand the unique staffing patterns required for full-service laboratories supporting emergency rooms and intensive care units.
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