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An individual who has little resistance to an infectious microbe is referred to as a susceptible what?
An individual who has little resistance to an infectious microbe is referred to as a susceptible what?
Host
Which of the following is an example of a work practice control that reduces the risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens?
Which of the following is an example of a work practice control that reduces the risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens?
- Not cleaning the site before drawing blood
- Using the same needle for multiple patients
- Wearing gloves to draw blood (correct)
- Sharing sharps containers
This ion is essential to the coagulation process.
This ion is essential to the coagulation process.
Calcium
QC protocols prohibit the use of outdated evacuated tubes because why?
QC protocols prohibit the use of outdated evacuated tubes because why?
What does molecular genetic testing require?
What does molecular genetic testing require?
What is the purpose of an antiglycolytic agent?
What is the purpose of an antiglycolytic agent?
Which one of the following tubes is filled first when multiple tubes are filled using an evacuated tube system?
Which one of the following tubes is filled first when multiple tubes are filled using an evacuated tube system?
What is the recommended disinfectant for blood culture sites in infants 2 months and older?
What is the recommended disinfectant for blood culture sites in infants 2 months and older?
Latent fibrin formation in serum can result from what?
Latent fibrin formation in serum can result from what?
In which of the following areas does capillary specimen collection differ from routine venipuncture when collecting a BUN and CBC?
In which of the following areas does capillary specimen collection differ from routine venipuncture when collecting a BUN and CBC?
This is an example of a preanalytical error made at the time of collection.
This is an example of a preanalytical error made at the time of collection.
What constitutes a positive modified Allen test?
What constitutes a positive modified Allen test?
According to CLSI, which tubes should be placed upright as soon as they are mixed?
According to CLSI, which tubes should be placed upright as soon as they are mixed?
Reference values are higher for capillary specimens with what test?
Reference values are higher for capillary specimens with what test?
According to CLSI, the maximum time limit for separating serum or plasma from cells is how long?
According to CLSI, the maximum time limit for separating serum or plasma from cells is how long?
All of the following are a reason for transporting tubes with the stoppers up EXCEPT which of the following?
All of the following are a reason for transporting tubes with the stoppers up EXCEPT which of the following?
The liquid portion of a clotted specimen is called what?
The liquid portion of a clotted specimen is called what?
The most common reason for glucose monitoring through POCT is to what?
The most common reason for glucose monitoring through POCT is to what?
The AMT, ACA, and ASCP are agencies that do what?
The AMT, ACA, and ASCP are agencies that do what?
A quadriplegic patient can do what of the following?
A quadriplegic patient can do what of the following?
The standard of care used in phlebotomy malpractice cases is often based on guidelines from what organization?
The standard of care used in phlebotomy malpractice cases is often based on guidelines from what organization?
In collecting blood cultures, one of the most frequent errors made is what?
In collecting blood cultures, one of the most frequent errors made is what?
Which type of specimen is typically used for routine urinalysis?
Which type of specimen is typically used for routine urinalysis?
A positive FIT test indicates what?
A positive FIT test indicates what?
Accessioning a specimen involves what?
Accessioning a specimen involves what?
A blood specimen collected in a nongel tube has been centrifuged. The cells at the bottom are free-flowing and can be resuspended if the tube is inverted. The term used to describe the liquid portion on top of the cells is what?
A blood specimen collected in a nongel tube has been centrifuged. The cells at the bottom are free-flowing and can be resuspended if the tube is inverted. The term used to describe the liquid portion on top of the cells is what?
The composition of capillary puncture blood more closely resembles what?
The composition of capillary puncture blood more closely resembles what?
A phlebotomist arrives to collect a 2-hour post-prandial glucose specimen on an inpatient and discovers that 2 hours have not elapsed since the patient's meal. What should the phlebotomist do?
A phlebotomist arrives to collect a 2-hour post-prandial glucose specimen on an inpatient and discovers that 2 hours have not elapsed since the patient's meal. What should the phlebotomist do?
Which of the following is referred to as a delivering chamber of the heart?
Which of the following is referred to as a delivering chamber of the heart?
According to laboratory policy, specimens collected need to yield 2.5 times the amount of sample needed to perform the test. If a chemistry test requires 0.5mL of serum, which of the following tubes is the smallest that can be used?
According to laboratory policy, specimens collected need to yield 2.5 times the amount of sample needed to perform the test. If a chemistry test requires 0.5mL of serum, which of the following tubes is the smallest that can be used?
Study Notes
Infection Control
- A susceptible host is an individual with little resistance to infectious microbes.
Work Practice Control
- Wearing gloves during blood draws is an effective measure to reduce exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
Coagulation
- Calcium is an essential ion for the coagulation process.
Quality Control
- Outdated evacuated tubes can lead to incomplete filling, affecting additive-to-sample ratios.
Molecular Testing
- Molecular genetic testing requires specimens to be collected in sterile EDTA tubes.
Antiglycolytic Agent
- The purpose of an antiglycolytic agent is to preserve glucose levels in specimens.
Blood Collection Order
- When using an evacuated tube system, a blood culture (SPS) tube is filled first.
Blood Culture Disinfection
- Chlorhexidine gluconate is the recommended disinfectant for blood culture sites in infants aged 2 months and older.
Fibrin Formation
- Latent fibrin formation in serum may occur due to incomplete clotting during centrifugation.
Capillary Specimen Collection
- The order of draw differs when collecting capillary specimens compared to routine venipuncture for tests like BUN and CBC.
Preanalytical Errors
- An example of a preanalytical error is failing to adequately mix tubes after collection.
Modified Allen Test
- A positive modified Allen test is characterized by the hand color returning to normal within 15 seconds.
Tube Handling
- Nonanticoagulant gel tubes should be placed upright immediately after mixing, per CLSI guidelines.
Capillary vs. Venous Values
- Reference values for glucose are typically higher in capillary specimens compared to venous specimens.
Serum Separation
- CLSI advises that serum or plasma should be separated from cells within 2 hours of collection.
Transporting Samples
- Transporting tubes with stoppers up does not ensure sterility of the sample.
Serum Definition
- The liquid portion of a clotted specimen is termed serum.
Glucose Monitoring
- The primary reason for glucose monitoring through point-of-care testing (POCT) is to manage diabetes.
Certification Agencies
- AMT, ACA, and ASCP are organizations that certify laboratory professionals.
Blood Culture Errors
- Improper cleansing of the collection site is a frequent error in blood culture collection.
Urinalysis Specimen
- A random specimen is commonly used for routine urinalysis.
FIT Test Indication
- A positive FIT (Fecal Immunochemical Test) indicates potential bleeding in the colon or rectum.
Specimen Accessioning
- Accessioning involves connecting a specimen with an individual, assigning a unique identification number, and recording its receipt.
Plasma Definition
- The liquid portion above centrifuged cells in a non-gel tube is referred to as plasma.
Capillary Blood Composition
- Blood obtained via capillary puncture closely resembles arterial blood in composition.
Post-Prandial Glucose Collection
- If a phlebotomist arrives before the 2-hour mark for a post-prandial glucose test, they should verify the timing with the patient's nurse.
Heart Anatomy
- The left ventricle serves as the delivering chamber of the heart.
Sample Volume Requirement
- For a chemistry test requiring 0.5mL of serum, a 3-mL red top tube is the minimum acceptable size to meet the specimen volume requirement.
Phlebotomy Malpractice Standards
- Standards of care in phlebotomy malpractice cases often rely on guidelines from the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI).
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