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State in which body systems are functioning normally or lab test results fall within the normal range.
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Homeostasis
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Body systems include fluids, secretions and?
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Excretions
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Condition that alters the normal functioning of the body.
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Pathologic condition
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A tentative diagnosis of a patient's condition obtained through evaluation of the health history.
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Clinical Diagnosis
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Laboratory for tests that are convenient to perform and commonly required. (easy testing/small lab)
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POL - Physician's Office Laboratory
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Reference source for proper collection and handling of specimens.
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Laboratory Directory
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Information included in a laboratory directory requires two specific specimen required for each test.
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Amount and type.
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If the Medical Assistant has any lab questions, who must they call?
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Laboratory
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Space designated for additional tests is provided on what type of form?
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Laboratory Request Form
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What type of profile contains routine laboratory tests?
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General Profile
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What type of profile is used when all tests relate to a specific organ?
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Specific Profile
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When you are performing something as soon as possible or immediately.
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STAT
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Results of a lab test can be sent to the office two ways.
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Phone or fax
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What can you never give to a patient without the physician's consent?
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Lab results
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Overal outcome (yes or no)
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Quality
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Numerical Value (amount)
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Quantity
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MA is responsible for relaying instructions to who?
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Patient
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When fasting, the patient must refrain from both food and fluid intake except what?
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Water
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If patient cannot be taken off medication before testing, what should be done?
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Medication should be recorded on laboratory request.
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What are the two most common specimens collected by an MA?
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Blood and urine.
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If handled improperly, what can occur to a test result?
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May cause inaccuracy of test result.
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To improve the quality of laboratory testing in the US.
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CLIA - Clinical Laboratory Improvement Adendments
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Purpose of a laboratory report.
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To relay the results of lab tests to the physician.
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Purpose of the CLIA.
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Improve the quality of lab testing in the US.
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All of the following are included on a laboratory request form except what?
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Laboratory test results.
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Antibiotics taken by the patient before collection of a throat specimen for culture may result in a what?
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False negative report.
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If a laboratory report is returned to the medical office marked QNS, this means what?
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An insufficient amount of the specimen was submitted.
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Purpose of performing a routine test.
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To assist in the early detection of disease.
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An example of using a lab test to regulate treatment.
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A diabetic patient tests his or her blood to determine how much insulin to administer.
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Purpose of patient preparation for a lab test is to what?
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Provide a specimen that yields accurate test results.
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Why is it important to handle and store a specimen properly?
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To maintain the in vivo qualities of the specimen.
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A number of laboratory test providing related information.
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A Profile.
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How many years are required for Moderate and High Complexity Testing subject to announced inspections by the CMS?
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2 Years
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When a specimen is required to have further processing, it's known as what?
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Centrifuged
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Dipsticks or Glucose Sticks should not be exposed to what?
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Air
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What should you follow when a specimen is not handled carefully?
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OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard.
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OSHA is all about safety in the workplace for who?
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All employees
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