Certification - Issuance of an official body of a certificate to a person
indicating that he/she has met certain requirements.
Licensure - Legal
... [Show More] permission granted by the state to engage in an
occupation or activity.
Reciprocity - One state recognizes the license granted by another state.
Ethics - Moral duty to determine the difference between right and
wrong.
Empathy - .Ability to understand another's feelings.
Discretion - Use of good judgment and prudence.
Clinical Laboratory Scientist - (CLS)
- Directs work of other lab staff
- Maintains QA standards
- 4 yr med tech program, 1 yr internship, board exam
Medical/Clinical Laboratory Tech - (MLT/CLT)
- Tests blood, urine, lymph
- Reports abnormal test values
- Train new employees
- 2 yr training in medical lab program, cert from approved agency
Chemistry Department - - Largest department
- Tests for Glucose, Liquid Panel, Cholesterol
- Highly automated (makes for testing more efficient and quality
assurance testing more accurate)
Hematology Department - - Tests for CBC: (Complete Blood Count) 5
Types of cell - Red, White, Hemoglobin, Platelets, Size, Amount,
Microbiology Department - - Analyzes for presence of microorganisms
- Micros present = infection
- C&S (Culture & Sensitivity)
- Gram Stain
Immunology/Serology Department - - Focuses on testing of antigens and
antibodies in blood serum
Blood Bank - - Blood typing and antibody tests
- Blood from donors is tested here before used for transfusions
Urianalysis - - Can be performed in several areas of the lab
- 3 parts: Physical, Chemical, Microscopic
- Test examples: pregnancy, UTI, drug testing
CLSI - Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute
- Established procedural guidelines for all areas of the lab
- Made up of volunteer representatives from lab profession, industry and
government
JCAHO - Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare
Organization
- Accrediting agency for hospitals and nursing homes
- Inspects every 2 years
- Enforces CLSI standards
- Works with CAP to provide lab accreditation [Show Less]