Term
The department of _____ is the study of what?
- Oncology
- Gerontology
- Phlebotomy
- Hematology
- Microbiology
- Serology / Immunology
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- The study of tumors, including benign and malignant conditions
- The study of the effects of aging and age-related disorders
- Is the process of blood letting
- The study of blood
- They study analyze body fluids and tissues for the presence of microorganisms; culture and sensitivity (C&S) testing for infections
- The study of serum (antigen & antibody testing)
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What is ProTime and Prothrombin time or PT/PTT? |
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- Department of Coagulation
- Used to monitor warfarin (PT) or heparin therapy (PTT) which are anticoagulants
- Light Blue tube top w/ 8 count inversion
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True or False
A patients Bill of Rights allow them to refuse/decline blood draw? |
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What does HIPAA stand for? |
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Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act |
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| Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments; A federal law mandates that all labratories use the same standards regardless of their location, type, or size. Also provides retraining to those that are performing poorly. |
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