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MLPAO study cards pt 3what does Phlebotomy mean? - ANSto cut into the vein
what is the primary role of a phlebotomist? - ANSto obtain blood specimen for diagnostic testing
what are blood specimens used for? - ANSto test levels of glucose, proteins, drugs, also to test
blood cell counts, antibodies and infectious disease
How is blood obtained? - ANSby venipuncture (puncturing the vein)
by dermal(capillary) puncture (puncturing the skin)
What are some of the duties of phlebotomists - ANScollecting, processing and transporting
blood specimens, the removal of blood from blood donors for transfusion or for pts with
polycythemia, collect urine or fecal specimen, accept incoming specimens, log specimens into
the computer system and routing specimens to the proper dept for testing an analysis, ECG, pt
advocates
what does a pt advocate do? - ANShelp guide patients through the healtch care system and
help patients become more comfortable with the healthcare system
what is the pre-examination phase of lab testing? - ANSpre-examination also known as the
pre-analytical phase is the collection, processing and transportation of samples
what is POCT - ANSpoint of care testing is another responsibility of phlebotomist and it is
performed at the pt
s bedside or work area using portable instruments and it helps physician's diagnostic process
quicker
What are inpatient facilities - ANSfacilities where patients stay for one night or long-term like
hospitals, nursing homes, and rehabilitation centers.
What are outpatient facilities - ANSfacilities where patients visit for a short time and leave the
same day like physicians offices, ambulatory care centers and blood collection centers
what is a reference laboratory - ANSoff-site laboratory usually where samples collected from
physicians offices are sent
what is cytology, and an example of their specimen - ANSinvestigation of human cells for the
presence of cancer
Pap smear specimens
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