Lesson 1 The Medical Technology Profession PDF

Lesson 1 Medical Technology Profession Asst. Prof. Kim G. Sarong Lera C. Almendral, RMT Institute of Clinical Laboratory Sciences Silliman University RA 5527 Laboratory Medicine Medical Technology Examination Laboratory Procedures and Techniques:...

Lesson 1 Medical Technology Profession Asst. Prof. Kim G. Sarong Lera C. Almendral, RMT Institute of Clinical Laboratory Sciences Silliman University RA 5527 Laboratory Medicine Medical Technology Examination Laboratory Procedures and Techniques: Chemical, Microscopic, Bacteriologic, Cytologic Serologic, Parasitologic, Immunologic Diagnosis, Study & Health Treatment of Disease Promotion  A science that deals with the chemical, physical, and microscopic study of various body fluids in order to give clues or confirmatory findings to physicians, consultants or specialists of possible disorder or disease of the patients being managed.  “An allied health profession that is central to the operation of hospitals today.” Ohio State University One of the top 20 list ranked 3rd in the of best jobs healthcare/medicine/ (Les Krantz, Jobs Rated Almanac) occupational category use microscopes to observe details of cells, ova and cysts of parasitic organisms. test whether the blood of the donor is compatible with the blood of the recipient. utilize special stains to identify microorganisms and to analyze various cells. discover and identify organism causing infection and disease measure chemical substances in blood and other body fluids operate complex apparatus, instruments and machines  LABORATORIAN RESEARCHER ROLES PROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR LABORATORY ANALYST  LABORATORIAN works in a clinical laboratory involved in direct patient service (so support and efforts are directed toward patient evaluation & management) learns to establish vital linkage between technologies & medical science advances to address present & future healthcare needs  PROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR works in school or in the academe concerned with faculty, curriculum, student-teaching, program development prepares new professionals in assuming various roles of MTs  RESEARCHER works in health industry involves in marketing, sales of pharmaceutical & diagnostic products/instruments generates interest & need for new developments for better health care  LABORATORY ANALYST employed in pharmaceutical companies, veterinary clinics, animal/food establishments, cosmetic industry provides technical support through lab analysis promotes as well as provide consumer protection thru quality analyses Medical Technology Areas or Sections Clinical Chemistry Hematology Major Areas Immunology & Serology Microbiology Immunohematology Clinical Microscopy Parasitology Minor Areas Histopathology & Cytology Microbiology  STAT Routine Performed immediately and Done with the batch by itself Wait for TAT stated by Run control and standard laboratory 20-50% more expensive TAT is shortened Request is need Today Performed ASAP, given priority Important Terms Based on “running time”  Reference Values Better term than “normal value” Should consider: Pulled value, usually 95% of Age population Sex Pregnancy Vary in different hospitals but not that far Diurnal variation Race Not fixed for all Blood type Critical Values Needs immediate attention “panic values” Should call physician Patient is at risk  Basic Laboratory Equipment light microscope pH meters colorimeters and photometer mixers water bath ovens centrifuge de-ionizers balance safety cabinets cold incubators glassware and plasticwares refrigerators  Correct specimen for requested test with necessary information so that right test is carried out and result is delivered to the requesting clinician with the minimum of delay Patient identification must Sampling be correct  Venous blood serum or plasma Arterial blood Capillary blood Urine Feces CSF Sputum Tissue and cells Specimen Types Aspirates (pleural, ascites, joint fluid, intestinal (duodenal), pancreatic fluids Calculi Plasma Serum  Urine Samples Preservative may be added to prevent bacterial growth or acid may be added to stabilize metabolites Examples: Boric Acid Hydrochloric Acid Acetic Acid Thymol Toluene Labelled as “dangerous specimen” yellow sticker Similar label should be attached on the request form Examples: HBV positive HIV positive TB positive Dangerous Specimens  Blood sampling techniques Prolonged stasis during venipuncture QNS Errors in timing Incorrect specimen container Inappropriate sampling site Sampling Errors Incorrect sample storage