Clia-Waived Tests And Poc Testing 87 Correctly Answered Questions Latest Update

Bacteriology {Ans: The study of bacteria}The Gram staining procedure consists of: {Ans: Dye (crystal violet) Mordant (Gram's iodine) Decolorizer (95% ethyl alcohol/acetone) Counterstain (safranin stain)}A clinical laboratory panel is: {Ans: A set of tests that are commonly ordered together}Valuable tools in the treatment of critically ill patients. Are never CLIA waived. They help assess a patient's ventilation, oxygenation, and acid-base balance. Also used to monitor the condition of critically ill patients, to diagnose electrolyte imbalances, to monitor oxygen flow rates, and to complement other pulmonary function studies. {Ans: ABGs Arterial Blood Gas studies}What is the ideal collection volume for a blood culture specimen? {Ans: 8-10 mL}Requirement for laboratories. State, local or private agencies send sera to the laboratories for testing, the results of which are sent back to the agencies. {Ans: Proficiency testing systems}