Clinical Laboratory Standards: Pre-Examination and Test Requisitions

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What is the primary purpose of a test requisition?

To facilitate communication between the physician and the laboratory

To provide a summary of the test results

To ensure the patient is billed properly (correct)

To record the patient's medical history

What type of information is required on a test requisition?

Specific information to ensure the right patient is tested and the correct tests are performed (correct)

The patient's medical history and current medications

The physician's credentials and contact information

The laboratory's accreditation and certification details

In what situations are verbal test requests sometimes used?

During routine outpatient visits

When the laboratory is closed

In emergency situations (correct)

When the patient is unable to sign the requisition form

What is the significance of the CLSI's decision to adopt new terminology?

It aligns with the International Standards Organization's terminology Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the physician's orders on a test requisition?

To meet the physician's orders for the test Signup and view all the answers

What is a common feature of computer requisitions that is not typically found on manual requisitions?

Labels for the specimen tubes Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of a test requisition becoming part of a patient's medical record?

It provides a permanent record of the test orders Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of including the patient's medical record number on a requisition form?

To facilitate billing and coding Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to include special precautions on a requisition form?

To protect the patient and phlebotomist from potential risks Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a requisition form?

To order a specific test or procedure Signup and view all the answers

What is a common reason for using manual requisitions?

When computer systems fail Signup and view all the answers

What information is typically included on a requisition form for an outpatient?

Billing information and ICD-9 codes Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the blood collection site personnel?

To ensure all required information is on the requisition provided Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of reviewing a test requisition?

To ensure the specimen is collected at the right time and under the proper conditions Signup and view all the answers

What is accessioning in the context of test requests?

The process of recording the test request in the order received Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a unique number assigned to the test request?

To connect the specimen and paperwork with a specific individual Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the special circumstances that the phlebotomist must identify when reviewing a test requisition?

Diet restrictions or other special circumstances Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of verifying the tests to be collected and the time and date of collection?

To avoid duplication of orders and ensure proper collection Signup and view all the answers