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    What is a specimen?

    A sample used for testing or analysis.

    Who is a pathologist?

    A medical professional who diagnoses diseases through lab tests.

    What does aseptic mean?

    Free from contamination by pathogens.

    What is sterile?

    Completely free of all microorganisms.

    What is an analyte?

    A substance being measured or analyzed.

    What does in vitro mean?

    Performed outside a living organism, typically in a lab.

    What is INR?

    A standardized measure of blood coagulation.

    What is a reagent?

    A substance used to cause a chemical reaction.

    What does caustic refer to?

    A substance that can burn or corrode organic tissue.

    What is corrosive?

    A substance that can destroy or damage materials.

    What is hemolyzed blood?

    Blood that has had its red cells broken down.

    What is an aliquot?

    A portion of a larger sample used for analysis.

    What are sharps?

    Instruments that can puncture or cut skin.

    What is forensic testing?

    Analysis related to legal investigations.

    What are exudates?

    Fluids that leak out of blood vessels into tissues.

    What does aspirate mean?

    To withdraw fluid or tissue using suction.

    What is an anticoagulant?

    A substance that prevents blood clotting.

    What is a Physician Office Laboratory?

    A lab located within a physician's office.

    What is a Urinary Tract Infection?

    An infection in any part of the urinary system.

    What does a Medical Technologist do?

    Performs complex lab tests and analyzes results.

    What is a Medical Laboratory Technician?

    A professional who conducts routine lab tests.

    What is the American Medical Technologists?

    A professional organization for medical technologists.

    What does the American Society of Clinical Pathologists do?

    Advocates for clinical pathologists and laboratory professionals.

    What is a Clinical Laboratory Scientist?

    A professional who performs advanced lab testing.

    What is a Clinical Laboratory Technician?

    A technician who assists in lab testing and analysis.

    What does a Medical Laboratory Assistant do?

    Supports laboratory operations and sample processing.

    What is a Certified Medical Laboratory Assistant?

    An assistant certified to perform lab tasks.

    What is a Certified Phlebotomy Technician?

    A technician trained to draw blood for tests.

    What are Red Blood Cells?

    Cells that carry oxygen throughout the body.

    What are White Blood Cells?

    Cells that are part of the immune system.

    What does the International Normalized Ratio measure?

    Blood coagulation to monitor anticoagulant therapy.

    What is Low-Density Lipoprotein?

    A type of cholesterol linked to heart disease.

    What is High-Density Lipoprotein?

    A type of cholesterol that helps remove other cholesterol.

    What is Cerebrospinal Fluid?

    Fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord.

    What are Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments?

    Regulations to ensure quality lab testing.

    What does the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services do?

    Oversees health care programs and regulations.

    What is the Food and Drug Administration?

    Agency responsible for regulating food and drugs.

    What does the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention do?

    Protects public health and safety.

    What is Human Immunodeficiency Virus?

    A virus that attacks the immune system.

    What is a Standard Operating Procedure?

    A set of step-by-step instructions for tasks.

    What is Quality Assurance?

    Processes to ensure lab services meet standards.

    What is Quality Control?

    Measures to maintain the quality of lab results.

    What does the Occupational Safety and Health Administration do?

    Regulates workplace safety and health.

    What is the Hazard Communication Standard?

    Regulation for communicating chemical hazards.

    What is a Safety Data Sheet?

    Document detailing hazards of chemicals.

    What is Personal Protective Equipment?

    Gear worn to protect against hazards.

    What does OPIM stand for?

    Other Potentially Infectious Material.

    What is HBV?

    A virus that causes hepatitis B.

    What is Hepatitis C Virus?

    A virus that causes hepatitis C.

    What is Celsius?

    A temperature scale where water freezes at 0 degrees.

    What is Fahrenheit?

    A temperature scale where water freezes at 32 degrees.

    What is Système International?

    The international system of units.

    What does the World Health Organization do?

    Coordinates international public health efforts.

    What are Provider-Performed Microscopy Procedures?

    Microscopy tests performed by healthcare providers.

    What is KOH?

    A chemical used in fungal testing.

    What does the College of American Pathologists do?

    Sets standards for pathology and laboratory services.

    What does HIPAA protect?

    Patient privacy and health information security.

    What does RPM stand for?

    Revolutions per minute, a measure of speed.

    What does Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone do?

    Regulates thyroid gland activity.

    What is histology?

    The study of tissues and their structures.

    What is microbiology?

    The study of microorganisms.

    What is a urine dipstick?

    A test strip used for urine analysis.

    What does CMS stand for?

    Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

    What are waived tests?

    Simple tests with low risk of error.

    What is precision in testing?

    The consistency of test results.

    What is hand hygiene?

    The practice of cleaning hands to prevent infection.

    What does HIV stand for?

    Human Immunodeficiency Virus.

    What is an incubator?

    A device that maintains a controlled environment for cultures.

    What is normal flora?

    Microorganisms that naturally inhabit the body.

    What is creatinine clearance?

    A test to assess kidney function.

    What is a catheter?

    A tube used to deliver or remove fluids.

    What is a graduated cylinder?

    A tool for measuring liquid volume.

    What is the meatus?

    The external opening of a canal or passage.

    What is sediment in urine?

    Solid particles that settle at the bottom of a sample.

    What is glomerulonephritis?

    Inflammation of the kidney's filtering units.

    What is a quantitative test?

    A test that measures the amount of a substance.

    What is a qualitative test?

    A test that determines the presence or absence of a substance.

    What is homeostasis?

    The body's ability to maintain stable internal conditions.

    What is phenylalanine?

    An amino acid that can be harmful in excess.

    What is esterase?

    An enzyme that breaks down esters.

    What is jaundice?

    A yellowing of the skin due to bilirubin buildup.

    What is an ion?

    An atom or molecule with a net electric charge.

    What does hypotonic mean?

    A solution with a lower concentration of solutes.

    What does follicle-stimulating hormone do?

    Stimulates the growth of ovarian follicles.

    What is renal ischemia?

    Reduced blood flow to the kidneys.

    What does hypertonic mean?

    A solution with a higher concentration of solutes.

    What is nephrotoxic?

    Substances that can damage the kidneys.

    What is artificial insemination?

    A method to achieve pregnancy without sexual intercourse.

    What does luteinizing hormone do?

    Triggers ovulation and testosterone production.

    What is a lateral flow immunoassay?

    A rapid test that detects specific antigens.

    What are protozoa?

    Single-celled organisms that can cause disease.

    What is adulteration?

    The act of making something impure by adding inferior substances.

    What is urinalysis?

    A test that examines urine for various substances.

    What is clean-catch midstream urine?

    A method to collect urine to avoid contamination.

    What is current procedural terminology?

    A coding system for medical procedures.

    What is sodium?

    An essential electrolyte in the body.

    What is potassium (K⁺)?

    An electrolyte crucial for heart and muscle function.