Electrocardiography | Medical Lab Regulations | The Medical Lab | Hematology | Urinalysis |
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What is Cardioversion
Converts cardiac arrhythmia into normal sinus rhythm
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The lowest potential for hazard is given this number by the National Fire Protection Association
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Immunohematology
This department tests blood for typing, cross matching and separates and stores blood components
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6
The number of liters of blood contained in the body
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180 mg/dl
The threshold limit of glucose in the blood, that will then spill into the urine
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What is One Heartbeat
The cardiac cycle represents
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Non-waived tests, moderate and complex
The law mandates quality assurance and control on this level of CLIA regulated tests
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Microbiology
This lab department performs tests for identifying bacteria and fungi
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Buffy Coat
Plasma and RBCs are separated by this when using anticoagulation tubes
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before testing each specimen
Refractometer quality control must be performed at these times
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What is Interrupted baseline
This occurs when the metal tip of a lead becomes detached from an electrode
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CLIA
This organization safeguards the public by regulating all medical testing
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Hepatic function
This panel tests for albumin, alkaline phosphatase, bilirubin, protein, SGOT and SGPT
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Erythropoietin
The hormone required for the production of new RBCs
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Do not expose the moisture
Keep in original container Keep away from direct sunlight
This is a quality control method for reagent strips
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What is Normal sinus rhythm
This term is used to refer to an ECG reading that is within normal limits
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30
The employer must provide a hazard communication educational program within this many days of employment
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Cytology
This lab department tests and microscopically examines cells to detect early signs of cancer and other diseases
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40-55%
Hematocrit values that are the normal range for adult males
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Protein
When casts are formed, this accumulates in the kidney tubules
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What is ICD, internal cardiac defibulator
Small device that sends an electric charge into the heart to bring it back into a normal rhythm
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job rotation
This is a way to minimize cumulative trauma disorders
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Chemistry
This lab department analyzes the composition of blood and joint fluid
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Inflammatory disease / process
As the "sed rate" increases, this type of disease process is detected
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Leukocytes
The area of the reagent strip that would be positive if an infection is present in a urine sample
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